Public Works in India: Their Importance with Suggestions For their Extension and Improvement [Hardcover] - Couverture rigide

Sir Arthur Cotton

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9370146601 ISBN 13 : 9789370146600

Editeur : Gyan Publishing House, 2025

Synopsis

About The Book: Public works in India play a crucial role in the nation's development, supporting infrastructure, agriculture, and overall economic growth. Key projects like irrigation systems, roads, railways, and water supply networks improve quality of life, promote regional connectivity, and enable the efficient movement of goods. To enhance these efforts, a focus on sustainable practices, timely maintenance, and modern technology is vital. Expanding rural infrastructure, investing in renewable energy sources, and strengthening disaster-resilient structures can further improve public works. Additionally, promoting public-private partnerships and increasing local community involvement will ensure long-term success and equitable development across regions. About The Author: Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton (1803–1899) was a British army officer and irrigation engineer renowned for his work in British India. He dedicated his life to constructing canals and irrigation systems, including the Dowleswaram Barrage and the Kurnool Cuddappah Canal, which significantly improved agricultural irrigation in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Cotton's pioneering projects also included the construction of dams like the Kallanai and aqueducts on the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Knighted in 1861, he was honored with the KCSI in 1877 for his contributions. Cotton is remembered for transforming the region’s irrigation systems, leaving a lasting legacy in India. The Title 'Public Works in India: Their Importance with Suggestions For their Extension and Improvement written/authored/edited by Sir Arthur Cotton', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370146600 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 324 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Public administraion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gyan Publishing House
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9370146601
• ISBN 13: 9789370146600
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Nombre de pages: 324
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