The News Review:

- Sheila for meeting with Mulayam Singh on water issue
- EDITORIAL COMMENT: Time for politicians to make the water issue float…
- Rising trends in exports
- Eau la la.(agricultural services)

Sheila for meeting with Mulayam Singh on water issue
Hindu – Mar 31, 2006
Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on the issue. Speaking after approving the budget estimates for 2006-07 of Delhi Jal Board, Ms Dikshit, who is also DJB Chairperson, said with Tehri Project declaring its total output of water at 4,000 cusecs, the Water Resources Ministry is also inclined towards release of Delhi’s share by Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Minister said efforts are also on to improve the existing distribution system… Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on the issue. Speaking after approving the budget estimates for 2006-07 of Delhi Jal Board, Ms Dikshit, who is also DJB Chairperson, said with Tehri Project declaring its total output of water at 4,000 cusecs, the Water Resources Ministry is also inclined towards release of Delhi’s share by Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Minister said efforts are also on to improve the existing distribution system.

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Time for politicians to make the water issue float…
Free with registration – America's Intelligence Wire – AccessMyLibrary.com – Mar 31, 2006
(From Business News Americas) Byline: John Gibson, Andrew Napolitano (BNamericas. com) – It is rapidly becoming a cliche to say that the difference between developed countries and developing ones will be over the control, management and supply of water, but it does give an idea of the vital role and importance that water is already playing in our world. Given this, it came as a bit of a surprise that Mexico – one of the Latin American countries that worst manages its water supply – applied for and was chosen to host the IV World Water Forum. But now that it has the distinction of being the first country in all of the Americas to host such an event, it is high time that its politicians and regular citizens live up to the challenges presented at the.

Rising trends in exports
Pakistan Dawn – Mar 31, 2006
These factors necessitate a yearly increase in water supply to meet the growing demand. However, implementing expensive projects does not have to be the only way of solving water problems, and the KWSB should recognize this fact before launching another major scheme. It should keep in mind that with water already scarce at source, projects depending on supply from the Indus river or Hub dam might not be viable in the long run. Instead, the authorities should place greater significance on water conservation and take steps to ensure that water is not lost through leakage and theft, and, where possible, it is recycled. About 30 per cent of the water supplied to Karachi is lost through a faulty network and theft. Besides, there is also carelessness at the consumer end and very often much more water is used at home than the amount actually needed, without any thought being given to the needs of those who are deprived as a consequence of inequitable distribution. One reason for this wastage at the consumer level stems from the poor billing system of the KWSB which has not been able to collect much of its dues.

Eau la la.(agricultural services)
Free with registration – Utility Week – AccessMyLibrary.com – Mar 31, 2006
The short-term approaches very much reflect the mix of users. Crucially, agriculture remains a more dominant industry in France than it is in the UK. “In France, agriculture uses 50 per cent of the water supply and during the summer months of July and August this can rise to as much as 80 per cent,” explains Gregorie Boinel, drought spokesman.