Study Of Traditional Water Resource Management In Rajasthan
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Abstract
With highly variable rainfall patterns, semi-arid and arid regions have faced water scarcity problems from time immemorial. As a result, communities that rely on rainwater for sustenance have developed indigenous techniques and knowledge to collect rainwater. Such rainwater collection structures have stood the test of time when it comes to sustainability. Not only are they compatible with a local livelihood but also local institutional patterns and social systems. In the present times, when water conservation is more critical than ever, it is important to look back and learn from indigenous methodologies. This paper attempts to analyze the traditional water harvesting systems developed in Rajasthan over the centuries and how they are still contextual to cope with present water scarcity issues.
Keywords Traditional water harvesting, Rainwater, Rajasthan, water scarcity, water storage
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