Water scarcity is a big issue in India, and the idea of managing water resources in a more integrated way could help. The article asks if this approach, called Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), could reduce water poverty in India. It looks at evidence from other countries to see if IWRM has worked elsewhere. The goal is to figure out if IWRM could be a good fit for India and what steps should be taken to improve the water sector in the country.