(wl-3526)-Water Management and Socio-economic Development Discourse

Today, the water resources of the majority of nations are under unprecedented pressure. The global population is expanding at a rapid rate, and estimates indicate that by 2030, there will be a 40% gap between projected demand and available supply of water if current practices continue.(World Bank Water Resources Management, n.d.)This paper examines the water management practices of the current global scenario, as well as the opportunities and challenges behind the water management system in terms of its influence on socioeconomic development. This research paper is also attempting to determine the status of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) in India. Access to clean water and sanitation as well as the sustainable management of water resources are essential for generating economic growth and productivity. These factors also significantly increase the return on investments made in health and education.