WATER SECURITY AND ECOSYSTEM BALANCE  (Paperback, Prof (Dr.) Anil Kumar, Ms. Shikha Srivastava, Dr. Renu Kaushik)

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to water resources, with a focus on global water distribution and freshwater availability, particularly in India. It emphasizes water's vital role in ecosystems and human life, setting the foundation for understanding effective water management. Key topics include the global water cycle, watersheds, river basins, and the challenges of water distribution and access. The book explores both historical and modern water conservation techniques, including methods for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. It covers sustainable water management practices, policies, and regulations, with a focus on groundwater recharge and management, including techniques and case studies of successful initiatives. The relationship between water and ecosystems is examined, highlighting water's role in biodiversity and ecological balance, with special attention to wetlands and riparian zones. It reviews India's legislative framework for wetland conservation and explores the impact of climate change on water resources, offering adaptation strategies supported by case studies. Concluding with a discussion on global initiatives and frameworks for sustainable water management, the book emphasizes the importance of international cooperation. " Water Security and Ecosystem Balance " provides essential insights into water distribution, conservation, groundwater management, climate change impacts, and the role of ecosystems, making it a valuable resource for addressing global water challenges.