H2O Let Free Its Flow
Wet Runs: There are 32 ongoing water projects with private sector participation, as also 22 hydro power projects with private participation. Some 20 states are undertaking water sector reforms.
Farm Woe: Net irrigated area in India is 55 mn ha against a net crop area of 142 mn ha.
Fast Dwindling: Forest cover has gone down by 1,409 sq km between 2003 and 2005.
Publication Date:
07/04/2008