This book addresses strategies for food security and sustainable agriculture in developing economies. The book focuses primarily on India, a fast developing economy, whose natural resource base comprising land and water supporting agricultural production is not only under enormous stress, but also complex and not amenable to a uniform strategy. It critically reviews issues which continue to dominate the debate on water management for agricultural and food production.

1. Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Economies: The Water Challenge M. Dinesh Kumar, M.V.K Sivamohan and Nitin Bassi. 2. Key Issues in Indian Irrigation M. Dinesh Kumar, A Narayanamoorthy and M.V.K. Sivamohan. 3. Food Security Challenges in India: Exploring the Nexus between Water, Land and Agricultural Production M. Dinesh Kumar, M.V.K Sivamohan and A. Narayanamoorthy. 4. Redefining the Objectives and Criteria for Evaluation of Large Storages in Developing Economies Zankhana Shah. 5. Sector Reforms and Efficiency Improvement: Pointers for Canal Irrigation Management Nitin Bassi, M. Dinesh Kumar and M.V.K. Sivamohan. 6. Rebuilding Traditional Water Harnessing Systems for Livelihood Enhancement in Arid, Western Rajasthan Nitin Bassi and V. Niranjan. 7. Hydrological and Farming System Impacts of Agricultural Water Management Interventions in North Gujarat, India O.P. Singh and M. Dinesh Kumar. 8. Technology Choices and Institutions for Improving Economic and Livelihood Benefits from Multiple Uses Tanks in Western Orissa M. Dinesh Kumar, Ranjan Panda, V. Niranjan and Nitin Bassi. 9. Future Strategies for Agricultural Growth in India M. Dinesh Kumar, V. Niranjan, A. Narayanamoorthy and Nitin Bassi. 10. Investment Strategies and Technology Options for Sustainable Agriculture Development in Asia: Challenges in Emerging Context P.K. Viswanathan and M. Dinesh Kumar. 11. Water Management for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture: Strategic Lessons for Developing Economies M. Dinesh Kumar. Index.