At a time when India faces serious problems of freshwater scarcity, groundwater depletion, and environmental pollution, there is much to be learnt from current and past experiences. This book examines critically what has been done and needs to be done to fulfill the promise of `drinking water and sanitation for all'. The central theme is Unicef's 35-year programme of support to rural water supplies in India--the largest and longest in the organization's history-- ...
