Understanding the threats and challenges concerning Ganges River basin for effective policy recommendations towards sustainable development

R. Srinivas (), Ajit Pratap Singh () and Divyanshu Shankar ()
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R. Srinivas: University of Minnesota
Ajit Pratap Singh: Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Divyanshu Shankar: Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2020, vol. 22, issue 4, No 42, 3655-3690

Abstract: Abstract The present work emphasizes the need for sustainable river basin planning and management, which is considered as a pre-requisite for socioeconomic and cultural development of a nation. Since the pollution and abstraction of riverine water resources for various purposes are inevitable, an effective decision-making and policy implementation are needed to strike a balance between the development and sustainability. Keeping these concerns in view, the study provides a novel decision-making approach for rejuvenating major river across the globe by trying to achieve following objectives: (a) providing a scientific in-depth discussion about the inter-related and complex threats and challenges; (b) assessing the success and limitations of earlier and recent programmes initiated by government for rejuvenating river basin; (c) developing strength–weakness–opportunities–threats matrix to derive policies; and (d) procuring the opinions of multiple stakeholders at all levels to suggest best strategies for reaching sustainability goals. A case study of one of the heavily polluted river basins of the world, namely Ganges, India, has been considered for demonstrating the decision-making approach. The study proposes certain modifications in the current policies, and also some innovative strategic policies are recommended to strengthen the task of achieving development of the river basin in an integrated and sustainable manner.

Keywords: Development; River basin management; Sustainability; SWOT; Water policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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