Bringing the Science Back Into Water- A New Paradigm for 21st Century India by Mihir Shah

Explore a comprehensive analysis of India's water crisis and the urgent need for a new paradigm in water management in this thought-provoking lecture by Mihir Shah. Delve into the root causes of the current water crisis, examining how the approach to water management has lost its scientific foundation. Discover the principles of multi-disciplinarity and balance that are essential for 21st century water management in India. Learn about the importance of understanding river systems, hydrogeology, and the interconnectedness of groundwater and surface water. Examine the relationship between watershed health and river flows, and explore proposed institutional and policy reforms to address these critical issues. Gain insights into topics such as irrigation management, water-intensive crops, interlinking of rivers, and the drying and beautification of rivers. Understand the multidisciplinary nature of water governance and the potential role of a National Water Commission in shaping India's water future.

Introduction
Water Crisis in India
Major Consumer of Water
Hydra Schizophrenia
Water in India since Independence
Paradigm Shift
Irrigation Management Transfer
Water Intensive Crops
Democracy
Interlinking of Rivers
Groundwater
Bring in the Science
Drying of Rivers
Beautification of Rivers
The Way Forward
Water Bodies in India
Water Governance in India
Multidisciplinarity of Water
National Water Commission