Potential water crisis in India: Is introducing a private partner or a public-private partnership model the right answer ?

As population grows and urbanisation rates increase at a fast pace, India like many countries around the world is facing a rapidly worsening water shortage situation. The government is contemplating a public-private partnership model to improve public access to water and for the collection of tariffs. This paper points out the problems associated with such a policy and outlines alternatives to ensure a more equitable and viable water delivery system.