The periurban water security problem: a case study of Hyderabad in Southern India

摘要: The 2011 Census of India produced some interesting facts about the process urbanisation in India. For first time since Independence, absolute increase population is more urban than rural areas. areas has put pressure on basic infrastructure, including access to water for both and periurban locations. Most Indian cities have formal supply only a few hours day limited question – where are remaining requirements coming from? much India9s ‘water history’, focus been large-scale surface-water projects provide access, focusing irrigation neglecting sources within city Over an enormous informal groundwater market arisen several bridge demand–supply gap. This demand met through supplies markets. Water sourced from regions, which usually richer surface groundwater. paper focuses change as witnessed by with case study Hyderabad. presents overview trend that leading immense insecurities due combination issues.