Simple answer is that there ...
Published by LOKESH PUNJ, A B.TECH. Agr Engg, PGDM-SPA IIMA (1977-9) 25 yrs in Water Piping / Irrigation/Infra Projects
Simple answer is that there is multiplicity of Authorities and no single authority who could be responsible and hence accountable for loss of Surface run offs, Floods, Drought relief, use of precious waters for exploitation and recharge of aquifers and for tapping surface waters from Lakes and River systems. Bureaucracy and Government, both do not have experienced technocrats and public opinion is fragmented across states and not integrated for national good.