Contents
Abbreviations vii;
List of Tables viii;
List of Illustrations ix;
Acknowledgement x;
1. Introduction;
1.1. Background 1;
1.2. Objective 2;
1.3. Research Problem 2;
1.4. Significance of the study 3;
1.5. Research Questions 4;
1.6. Structure of the report 4;
2. Literature Review;
2.1. Hydrological Cycle 6;
2.2. Storm Water in Urban Settings 7;
2.3. Urban Storm Water Management 10;
2.4. Urban Planning and Storm Water 11;
2.5. Hydrogeology of Bengaluru 12;
2.6. An overview of SWM Practice in Bengaluru 14;
2.7. Conclusions from the review 16;
3. Research Methodology 17;
4. Rain and Rajakaluves;
4.1. Issues of Storm Water 19;
4.2. Characterizing Storm Water Governance 24;
4.3. Situating the wicked problem 27;
5. Policies and Plans 28;
5.1. Codes, Laws and Regulations 29;
5.1.1. BBMP Bye-Laws, 2003 29;
5.1.2. BWSS Act, 1964 29;
5.2. Master Plan and Structure Plan;
5.2.1. A brief account of planning in Bengaluru 32;
5.2.2. Analysis of Plans 35;
5.2.3. Other Policy documents 47;
6. Conclusions and Policy Recommendations 51;
7. Thinking beyond drains 56;
Appendices;
i. Sir M Visvesaraya Rain Water Harvesting Theme Park 60;
ii. SWD at Koramangala ST Bed 61;
Bibliography and References.