THE ISLANDS Jackwells The difference in the physiography, topography, rock types and rainfall meant that the tribes in the different islands followed different methods of harvesting rain and gro... |
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INDO-GANGETIC PLAINS Ahar Pynes This traditional floodwater harvesting system is indigenous to south Bihar. In south Bihar, the terrain has a marked slope -- 1 m per km -- from south to nort... |
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Artificial Glaciers A great example of how decentralised approaches to water harvesting boost innovation comes from Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. Chewang Norphel , retired engineer of the department of ... |
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Hivre Bazar village Hivre Bazar village in Nagar taluka of Ahmednagar district, has emerged as a role model. The recognition has spread far and wide - DRDA is extending financial assistance for the ... |
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Dighis Emperor Shahjahan (1627-58 AD) first shifted the city from the Aravalli hills towards the plains of the Yamuna. But he made sufficient arrangements to meet the water needs of the new palace, the a... |
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Working women In Guraiya village , itÂ’s women empowerment all the way Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh Total area 750 ha Forest area 104.7 ha Population 783 Radha Bai,... |
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GANDHIGRAM: Kachchh, Gujarat Population: 400 Initiation of water harvesting: 1995 Gandhigram is today experiencing reverse migration. "When I learnt our village has enough water and agricultur... |
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EASTERN GHATS Korambus Korambu is a temporary dam stretching across the mouth of channels, made of brushwood, mud and grass. It is constructed by horizontally fixing a strong wooden beam touchi... |
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EASTERN COASTAL PLAINS Eri Approximately one-third of the irrigated area of Tamil Nadu is watered by eris (tanks). Eris have played several important roles in maintaining ecological harmony ... |
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EASTERN HIMALAYA Apatani This is a wet rice cultivation cum fish farming system practiced in elevated regions of about 1600 m and gentle sloping valleys, having an average annual rainfall about ... |
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