India’s farm sector accounts for 90% of total water drawn, but contributes only 15% to the country’s GDP
India’s farm sector accounts for 90% of total water drawn, but contributes only 15% to the country’s GDP
By Moin Qazi*
India has long undervalued one of its most precious resources – water. The country’s chronic mismanagement of water is staring at it now. The country breaks out in a cold sweat every time the monsoon is delayed. Despite these alarming signals we continue to abuse and use water so profligately.
India has long undervalued one of its most precious resources – water. The country’s chronic mismanagement of water is staring at it now. The country breaks out in a cold sweat every time the monsoon is delayed. Despite these alarming signals we continue to abuse and use water so profligately.
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