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100			_aAnand, P.B.
245			_aSemantics of success or pragmatics of progress?: An assessment of India's progress with drinking water supply
260			_c2007
300			_ap.32-57.
362			_aMar
520			_aDefinitions 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.
650			_aWater supply - India
650			_aDrinking water - India
650			_aDrinking water
773			_aJournal of Environment and Development
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909			_a73881
999			_c73881 _d73881