Indo-Dutch Review Mission 2001 Mahila Samakhya Gujarat

Abstract

Gujarat is the second most industrialised state with the fourth highest per capita income in India. It has a high growth rate but a declining agricultural sector. The lack of irrigation facilities and erroneous water management slowed agricultural growth. The unregulated excavation of wells has. contributed to the lowering of water tables and general environmental degradation. The uncontrolled and unregulated exploitation of Gujarat's water resources could lead to a serious drinking water cnsis. The state's economic growth is tnougnt to be at the cost of the environment. Gujarat food grain production ranks 13fh in India, affecting household food security.