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Junior science refresher
Buy and subsribe here Junior science refresher published this article page no 11 approximately 71 per cent of the earths surface is covered with it but fresh water constitutes only about 3 per cent of the total water. in fact a very small proportion of fresh water is effectively available for human use. the availability of fresh water varies over space and time. the tensions and disputes on sharing and control of this scare resource are becoming contested issues among communities regions and states. the assessment efficient use and conservation of water therefore become necessary to ensure development. in this chapter we shall discuss water resources in india its geographical distribution sectoral utilisation and methods of its conservation and management junior science refresher magazine subscription.