Reddy, V. Ratna creator text xu| 2001 continuing ng p.2750-751 The declining trend in the use and provision of basic amenities needs immediate attention at the policy level. The main reason for this decline is the low efficiency in managing resources like drinking water, where distribution and transmission losses are high. Policy-making should also focus on demand-side aspects like increasing water use efficiency, recycling and promotion of water saving technologies. - Reproduced Drinking water - India Drinking water Economic and Political Weekly 180718