The Brahmaputra River : Flowing Through Conflict

<p>Water security has been a growing concern across the world not sparing the 7th largest and second most populous nation. Comprising of 18% of the world's population with only 4% of the worlds renewable water resources India is bound to run out of water well within this century. India is facing a serious water resource problem and as trends suggest it is expected to become 'water stressed' by 2025 and 'water scarce' by 2050. This book aims to torch light over the interlinked bond between the Water Society and Politics.The structure of this publication is thematic and revolves around the Brahmaputra River transboundary issues. It begins with a discussion on what water security means for India and examines the relevance of water in the larger national security context. Thereafter it torches light over the geology and environmental aspects of the river so to ensure a better scientific understanding. In examining the water management conundrum the book takes stock of the water situation in India and critiques some aspects of its water management policies. The thrust however is on the external riparian dynamics. A regional riparian evaluation follows thereafter with focused analyses of India's relations with China Bangladesh and Bhutan. It ends with some reasoned recommendations.</p>