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A Taanka. A taanka or paar, is a traditional rainwater harvesting technique, common to the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, India. [1] It is meant to provide drinking water and water security for a family or a small group of families.
Ramjal Setu Link Project or RSLP (previously known as: Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP)) [1] is a river interlinking project initiated by the Government of Rajasthan and supported by the Government of India to provide water to the eastern districts of the Indian state of Rajasthan. [2] [3] [4]
Laxman Singh is an Indian social activist and water conservationist from Lapodiya village in Jaipur, Rajasthan, [1] known for his work in water conservation [2] and developing water conservation techniques such as Chauka, which has helped improve the livelihoods of villagers in Rajasthan.
Nadi (small johad) in Laporiya village of Rajasthan . Johad at Rithal village of Rohtak district of Haryana. A johad, also known as a pokhar or a percolation pond, is a community-owned traditional harvested rainwater storage wetland principally used for effectively harnessing water resources in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh of North India, that ...
As a result of the flowing water women did not have to go to far off places to collect water and firewood which saved their energy and time, and improve the quality of their life. In 2011 as a result, the state of Rajasthan’s literacy rate was 71% from 61% in 2001. And female literacy rates increased from 43% in 2001 to 70% in 2011.
This led to the building of some significant ornamental and architectural features, often associated with dwellings in urban areas. It also ensured their survival as monuments. A stepwell structure consists of two sections: a vertical shaft from which water is drawn and the surrounding inclined subterranean passageways and the chambers and ...
Rank State Percentage of households with access to safe drinking water(2011) 1: Rajasthan: 97.6 2: Tamil Nadu: 95.1 3: Bihar: 94.0 4: Haryana: 93.8 5: Himachal Pradesh
A Chauka system is a method for harvesting rainwater, typically used in arid areas that are subject to monsoon rains. Chauka comes from the Hindi word for square. The system consists of square shaped embankments. On three sides there are nine inch walls and one side is left open to allow rainwater to fill the structure.
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