Sustainable Water Resource Management: Issues, Challenges & Solutions

Edited by
Dr. Konthoujam Khelchandra Singh
Department of Environmental Science, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal-795003, Manipur, India.

Dr. Wazir Alam
Department of Environmental Science, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal-795003, Manipur, India.

Dr. Khuraijam Usha
Department of Environmental Science, DM College of Science, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal- 795001, Manipur, India.

ISBN 978-93-47485-03-9 (Print)
ISBN 978-93-47485-39-8 (eBook)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-47485-03-9

Water is the essence of life and a cornerstone of ecological integrity, economic development, and social well-being. From sustaining natural ecosystems and supporting agricultural productivity to enabling industrial growth and ensuring public health, water resources underpin every dimension of human existence. Yet in the twenty-first century, the world faces an unprecedented water crisis. Rapid population growth, unplanned urbanization, industrial expansion, climate variability, and unsustainable water-use patterns have placed immense pressure on freshwater resources. Against this backdrop, the concept of Sustainable Water Resource Management (SWRM) has emerged as both a necessity and a guiding framework to ensure the equitable, efficient, and long-term availability of water for present and future generations.

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