'Krishna Basin has witnessed many prosperous period during Its long history. The glorious historical account of time of the Acharya Nagarjun, the Chalukyas, the Vijayanagar Kingdom and Chhatrapati Shivaji has been an inspiring heritage for all. The Basin is again destined to play a critical role in the future prosperity of india. But the local, social & administrative organizations and the productive water Infra-structures in the basin will have to be suitably upgraded in a systematic manner to make the most appropriate use of the basins natural resources. It calls for a comprehensive understanding of the Basin’s set up and a collective integrative approach to the beneficial management of the Krishna Waters. This book is a humble effort to put together the different issues That have been raised in this context and to suggest a way forward '