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There are several reports published by national and international agencies on the current and future demand of water (Tables 1.1 and 1.5) for India. Based on these reports, it can be analyzed that meeting the water supply‐demand of India will be a serious challenge. The most serious concern is the growing population, which is likely to increase to 1.4 billion by 2050. To meet food security, the agricultural sector also needs a huge amount of water.