01547pab a2200193 454500 180718b2007 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Anand, P.B. Semantics of success or pragmatics of progress?: An assessment of India's progress with drinking water supply 2007 p.32-57. Mar Definitions and indicators play an important role in determining success. In the context of the Millennium Development Goals, the global target of reducing the proportion of population without access to improved sources of water is expected to be met. A major contributor to success is India, where the proportion of population with access to water has increased from 68% in 1990 to 86% in 2002. Howeverf, micro-level evidence does not necessarily tally with the national picture of "tremendous progress". This article attempts to probe deeper into access to water supply in India and draw important policy implications based on a brief institutional mapping of water supply, a critical analysis of national water policies, and a detailed case study of Chennai. This analysis highlights that issues of inequality, quality, and affordability are important in terms of access for the poor. An alternative entitlements-based indicator is proposed and some important challenges considered. - Reproduced. Water supply - India Drinking water - India Drinking water Journal of Environment and Development N 73881 73881 73881 0 0 0 0 IIPA IIPA 2018-07-19 Volume no: 16, Issue no: 1 AR74341 2018-07-19 2018-07-19 AR