India has been the fifth ...

India has been the fifth largest exporter of virtual water in the world. Based on the water footprint of the country, the magnitude of use of inland water resources for the export of crop products from India has been quite significant. These facts shows that India has to be careful about the virtual water issue. I have never thought about the paradox you have mentioned here. I as a development worker always supported for the river interlinking project. But now want to know more about this virtual water trend and how it is going to affects the future water security. Mr. Arjen, it will be great to know more about it. Indian govt should consider this virtual water trend and ist effect while making the further policies for the interlinking project.