River, Delta and Development: The Irrigation System in Cauvery Basin

The book ‘River, Delta and Development: The Irrigation System in Cauvery Basin’ is a comprehensive study of the evolution, transformation, and socio-economic impact of irrigation systems in the fertile Cauvery Delta region of South India. It examines the intricate relationship between water management, agrarian structures, technological interventions, and the development path of one of India’s most productive agricultural zones. By integrating historical records, environmental studies, and contemporary developmental perspectives, this book seeks to understand how irrigation has shaped the cultural landscape, livelihoods, and ecological balance of the region from ancient to modern times.

Dr. C.R. Rathika (1993) is presently an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the A.D.M. College for Women (Autonomous), Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. She has completed her Ph.D. research on ‘Irrigation System in the Cauvery Delta Region-A Study’ from the Annamalai University in 2020. She is the author of the book ‘Indhia Viduthalai Porattathil Rukhmani Lakshmipathy’ (Madurai, 2025) and made significant contributions to Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress and Tamil Nadu History Congress. She has published several research papers in different academic journals, edited volumes, conference proceedings in National and International level.

Dr. S. Natarajan (1982) is presently an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. He has completed his Ph.D. on the topic ‘Genesis of Dravidian Politics and Political Development in the Madras Presidency, 1912-1949’ from Annamalai University in 2021. Previously he was an Assistant Professor of History at Sri Ram Arts and Science College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He made significant contributions to Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress and Tamil Nadu History Congress. He has published several research papers in different academic journals, edited volumes, conference proceedings in National and International level.