Exploring the relative water scarcity across the Indian million-plus urban agglomerations: An application of the Water Poverty Index

Prabha, Aparna Sivaraman; Ram, Ashwin; Irfan, Zareena Begum

doi:10.1016/j.hydres.2020.10.001

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Section: Dimensions Of Development and Water Availability Status: An ...mentioning

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“…However, poverty is also a problem in urban areas. Similarly, while rural India is prone to severe water problems due to its limited capacity for water management, access to water is also a major concern in urban India (Prabha et al, 2020). Recognizing that the characteristics of poverty and the extent of the relationship between water and poverty may differ between urban and rural areas, the inter-relationship of water and poverty has been examined separately for rural and urban areas.…”

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Examining the interstate variations and interlinkage between water poverty and multidimensional poverty in India: evidence from household-level data

Pandey

Mohapatra

Arora

2022

IJSE

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PurposeThe purpose of the present study is to examine the inter-relationship between the multi-dimensional poverty and water poverty using household level data for Indian states.Design/methodology/approachA modified water poverty index (MWPI) for both rural and urban households was created using the five components approach and various quantifiable proxies. Principal component analysis (PCA) has been used for the construction of MWPI. Multidimensionality of poverty (MPI) is measured using the Alkire and Foster methodology. Further, the study has utilized correlation and Tobit regression analysis to show the relationship between MWPI and MPI.FindingsThe empirical findings suggest that there is a positive and significant relationship between multidimensional poverty and water poverty, with the extent of relationship being greater in rural areas. The results show that in rural areas all the components of water poverty has significant impact on multidimensional poverty, whereas in urban areas except use component all others have significant impact on multidimensional poverty. Further, components of multidimensional poverty were also found to be significantly impacting water poverty.Practical implicationsThe study suggests that policymakers cannot treat both forms of poverty in isolation. If India aims to reduce poverty, then it needs to pay significant attention to improving water conditions.Originality/valueThis is a pioneering attempt to construct water poverty index at the household level while accounting for micro-level differences for Indian economy. It highlights that water poverty leads to multi-dimensional poverty and vice-versa.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-12-2021-0731.

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Examining the interstate variations and interlinkage between water poverty and multidimensional poverty in India: evidence from household-level data

Pandey

Mohapatra

Arora

2022

IJSE

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“…Water is a finite resource, and the current pattern of rising demand and excessive use is unsustainable as the amount of water available per person decreases rapidly. India is anticipated to experience significant migration and urbanization in the next ten years, leading to a looming water problem (Prabha et al, 2020). Filmmakers, like other artists, are always curious about how people interpret their place in the natural world, and film, like other creative forms, offers unique possibilities for doing so (O'Brien, 2018).…”

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Exploring Water Scarcity Through the Lens of Ecocinema: A Review of the film Kaun Kitney Pani Mein

Neha Nandani

2024

JCM

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This research delves into the unique portrayal of water scarcity through satire in the ecocinema ‘Kaun Kitney Pani Mein’ (2015). Employing narrative analysis, the study examines the narrative strategies and thematic elements used to address the pressing issue of water scarcity within the satirical framework of the film. Through an exploration of plot dynamics and dialogue, the research uncovers the underlying socio-political commentary embedded in the narrative. The study highlights the significance of eco-cinema as a medium for environmental discourse and social critique, shedding light on its potential to provoke critical reflection and inspire collective action. By analyzing ‘Kaun Kitney Pani Mein’ (2015) through the lens of satire, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how art and cinema can serve as powerful tools for raising awareness and catalyzing change in environmental discourse.

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“…Urban agglomerations have become the most dynamic and potential areas in the economic development of all countries in the world, and are at the core strategic position in the country's sustainable development (Tan, 2016). However, in the process of rapid development, most urban agglomerations have overemphasized economic development and pursued short-term benefits; consequently, they are generally faced with environmental pollution (Liang et al, 2019), resource shortages (Guo et al, 2020;Prabha et al, 2020), greenhouse effects (Han et al, 2018;Song et al, 2019), and other issues, which bring many unstable factors to their sustainable development.…”

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Evaluation of the Sustainable Development of the Social-Economic-Natural Compound Ecosystem in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Urban Agglomeration (China): Based on Complex Network Analysis

Zhao

Chen

Cai

2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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In the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), a series of natural environmental, economic, and social issues have emerged sequentially in the process of rapid economic and social development. Therefore, for the sustainable development of the GBA, how to closely integrate nature protection with economic and social development to improve the sustainable development level of the social-economic-natural compound ecosystem, and realize the coordinated development of the system is particularly important. Based on the perspective of complex network and the theory of compound ecosystem, this study proposes a set of sustainable development evaluation model based on complex network modeling to evaluate the sustainable development level of compound ecosystem in GBA from 2014 to 2018, and further analyze the coupling coordination degree. The major findings include: 1) For the sustainable development in the GBA, the development of the natural subsystem is an important foundation, and the synchronous development of the social and economic subsystems are the main driving force. 2) The sustainable development level in the GBA shows an overall steady upward trend; the average level of the compound ecosystem’s coupling coordination development is in a “good” state, and it shows an evident upward trend. 3) Whether it is within the GBA or the GBA and its surrounding regions, there are problems of unbalanced and insufficient regional development. Policy recommendations include increasing the emphasis on the sustainable development of the natural subsystem, promoting the coordinated development of the economic, social, and natural subsystems, and promoting the balanced development of cities within the GBA, as well as the GBA and surrounding regions.

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Exploring the relative water scarcity across the Indian million-plus urban agglomerations: An application of the Water Poverty Index

Cited by 23 publications

References 29 publications

Examining the interstate variations and interlinkage between water poverty and multidimensional poverty in India: evidence from household-level data

Examining the interstate variations and interlinkage between water poverty and multidimensional poverty in India: evidence from household-level data

Exploring Water Scarcity Through the Lens of Ecocinema: A Review of the film Kaun Kitney Pani Mein

Evaluation of the Sustainable Development of the Social-Economic-Natural Compound Ecosystem in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Urban Agglomeration (China): Based on Complex Network Analysis

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