THE PARADOX BETWEEN VIRTUAL WATER TRADE AND WATER SUSTAINABILITY IN INDIA

Author Name: 1. Dr. V. Kokila

Volume/Issue: 04/07

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2023-25663192/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai, India

ABSTRACT

This paper aims to analyze the virtual water trade and water sustainability problems in India. Sustainable use of any resources now became a challenge for every nation, particularly water resources, which is a global concern. It is the basic resources for all living beings. India is facing water shortages in different sectors like Agriculture majorly. Recently the Virtual Water Export issue is gaining much attention, where India tops in the export of virtual water through Agricultural products. It will lead to face water shortages in the future. It is also predicted that India may lose total availability of water within 500 years, and the virtual water export will affect our economy and food security. Therefore the proper implementation of policies are need of the hour to conserve water resources and make the way to reduce water scarcity problem.

Key words: Virtual water, Agricultural Products and Water Sustainability.