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Water‐Related Traditional and Indigenous Practices
Summary
This chapter examines traditional and indigenous water harvesting methods from across India -- including Ladakhi ice stupas, kunds, johads, bamboo drip systems, and araghatta irrigation -- analyzing their historical context, scientific basis, and potential for integration with modern approaches to achieve sustainable water management.
The chapter explores the significance and efficacy of traditional methods of water harvesting in the context of sustainable water management. Drawing upon the wisdom and practices of our ancestors, the chapter seeks to shed light on the enduring relevance and value of these age-old techniques. Through an interdisciplinary approach encompassing historical analysis, scientific research, and cultural exploration, this chapter examines the diverse traditional methods employed in different regions in India. Traditional methods of water harvesting like zing/Ladakhi ice stupas, khadin, jhalara/baori, zabo, bamboo drip system, kunds/kundis, virdas, ahar pynes, eri, surangas, kovil kulam, johads and araghatta have been discussed briefly along with some modern approaches which are currently being used for water harvesting techniques and how integration of modern methods with traditional methods will be a boon for water conservation. Integration of modern approaches with conventional techniques is essential for successful water conservation and offers greater adaptability and resilience in the face of evolving environmental and socioeconomic conditions.
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