Interlinking of Rivers in India

Book Summary of Interlinking Of Rivers In India Inter-linking of Rivers in India is an addition to the series of titles arising out of IEA theme-wise conference papers. The present volume consists of 25 articles contributed for the 87th IEA Conference at Varanasi. These articles present the considered view on interlinking of rivers in India by the member of the Indian Economic Association, who come from different parts of the country. The volume, therefore, presents the considered view on interlinking of rivers in India by the members of the Indian Economic Association, who come from different parts of the country. About Author : Dr. Anil Kumar Thakur has a distinguished academic career, after doing his M.A. M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Economics from the Universiy of Bihar, Muzzafarpur. Dr. Thakur is a senior faculty member in the Post Graduate Dept. of Applied Economics and Commerce at College of Commerce, Patna under Magadh University. He is acitvely engaged in teaching and research since 1985. Many researchers have obtained Ph.D. degrees under his guidance and supervision. Dr. Pushpa Kumari is a faculty member in the department of Economics, PK. Ray Memorial College, Dhanwad, Jharkhand. She is a regular contributor in various journals and has attended many seminars and conferences. Contents : Preface Introduction List of Contributors Interlinking of Rivers in India: Objectives and Plans A Bird's Eye View on Interlinking of Rivers in India Interlinking of Indian Rivers: A Viewpoint Does River Linking Imply Investment in Natural Capital? Interlinking of Rivers: Need of the Hour? Interlinking of Rivers in India: An Appraisal Interlinking of Rivers: Challenges of Destiny Interlinking of Rivers in India: Rationale, Benefits and Costs Interlinking Rivers in India: Costs an