The volume is concerned with the importance of water as a natural resource and the need for sustainability of water resources through their proper management. The articles in the volume focus on water resources in India, They take up critical issues in water resource development in the country, the water crisis, management of water resources for inclusive growth and water shed management. Taking up the situation in specific states, they deal with management of river water, dynamics of ground water market and economic instruments for sustainable groundwater management, and drinking water concerns especially in rural areas and highlighting the need for community participation in its management.