Keoladeo National Park: highlighting surface water tensions

Keoladeo National Park, a renowned bird sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan, India, faces significant ecological stress due to drought and upstream dam construction. A proposed 17 km pipeline aims to alleviate water scarcity, but it raises critical questions about the allocation of surface waters. This study compares socially efficient water distribution with legal agreements, revealing regional tensions and socioeconomic complexities unique to water-scarce developing nations. Conducted through interviews in May 2010, the research highlights the disconnect between optimal ecological management and policy decisions, offering insights into sustainable water governance in vulnerable ecosystems.

Frank, A. M. (2011). Keoladeo National Park: highlighting surface water tensions. Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, 12(3), 231. https://doi.org/10.1504/ier.2011.041820