ACCESS TO WATER IN URBAN AREAS: INDIAN AND FRENCH EXPERIENCES

The research that led to the publication of this volume was initiated as part of the university cooperation programme ARCUS 2006-2008: India, developed by the Rhone-Alpes Region and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and co-ordinated by the University of Grenoble, Grenoble, France. The water resources in the Indian cities of Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai are mismanaged as against a healthy scenario in the French city of Grenoble. As a solution to the issue, the WATER-UP model has been discussed with its application to the Indian cities. The pros and cons of various policy approaches with their national and international experiences have also been discussed at length as appropriate options to the Indian situation.