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Urban water governance in India’s rapidly growing cities presents multifaceted challenges rooted in historical mismanagement, institutional fragmentation, and unplanned urban expansion. Bhopal, once revered as the “City of Lakes,” is facing a severe crisis in managing its water resources. This chapter explores the nature of policy failures, institutional gaps, and infrastructural deficiencies in Bhopal’s urban water governance. It presents illustrative case studies that reflect systemic issues and suggest localized, adaptive strategies. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives and community-based experiences, we argue for a shift toward integrated, inclusive, and sustainable water governance.

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Urban Water Governance in Bhopal: Navigating Policy Failures and Urbanisation through Case-Based Solutions

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    2026年

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  • Bulbul Shukla,
  • Vicky Lalramsangi,
  • Shashikant Nishant Sharma

摘要

Urban water governance in India’s rapidly growing cities presents multifaceted challenges rooted in historical mismanagement, institutional fragmentation, and unplanned urban expansion. Bhopal, once revered as the “City of Lakes,” is facing a severe crisis in managing its water resources. This chapter explores the nature of policy failures, institutional gaps, and infrastructural deficiencies in Bhopal’s urban water governance. It presents illustrative case studies that reflect systemic issues and suggest localized, adaptive strategies. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives and community-based experiences, we argue for a shift toward integrated, inclusive, and sustainable water governance.