Is China leading the way forward in water management?

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Is China leading the way forward in water management?

Is China leading the way forward in water management?

China ranks as the most populous country in the world, with over 18% of the world’s population. Yet, the country only has 7% of the world’s freshwater resources. With rapidly developing industry (China’s second largest consumer of water), and persistent water pollution problems, it is clear that without careful water management, the threat of running out of water is very real.

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It is always a pleasure to read the views of Dr Asit Biswas. In the matter of water management, in India, administrative role of River Chief will be resented by the well-established administrative framework and the Sponge Cities may be able to contribute in a small way because of the area they will cover.  Undoubtedly, conservation is the way to water management, of which the large scope is in laser levelling the fields in the rural areas and compulsory use of wastewater for flushing in the urban areas.

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