Information’s Role in Adaptive Groundwater Management

摘要: This chapter draws on a case study of rural water supply schemes in India to highlight the importance information facilitating adaptive management groundwater resources. The begins with discussion diversity state structures and processes gathering that support public policy formulation. outlines responses State challenge declining tables quality. Some gaps science practice are discussed by critically examining some assumptions guiding interventions supply. subsequent discusses potential role can play management; links between aquifer characteristics, quality health impacts for ICT’s facilitate accountability discussed. local capacity is emphasised view informing discussions development incentive systems enable resource management.