Synopsis This book is a path-breaking volume packed with excellent theoretical, concise, lucid, comprehensive pieces and comparative case studies of river interlinking, with a collection of 28 research papers authored by eminent contributors. This book is shared on series analysis using up-to-date materials and data, systematic, scientific and critical investigation of various pertinent issues of river interlinking in India which has been authored and edited by learned editors. This thought-provoking edited book on river-interlinking is well-designed and written in an interactive and lively style which is genuinely teacher and student-friendly, engaging the readers straight away and sustaining interest throughout. The unique volume deals with water availability with historical overview of river interlinking, its needs and relevance of various proposals, cost-benefit analysis, New Water Policy 2002, advantages and disadvantages, main constraints, steps taken by government, problems and prospects, socio-economic impact.