Introduction
Water scarcity, multi-purpose dams, rainwater harvesting, and traditional water management.
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Water Management
Dams: irrigation, electricity, flood control but cause displacement and ecological damage. Rainwater harvesting: rooftop collection, tankas(Rajasthan), check dams. Traditional: bawris, ahars-pynes(Bihar), khadin(Rajasthan).
Key Points
- •Major dams: Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud, Sardar Sarovar
- •Dam problems: displacement, sedimentation, ecological damage
- •Rainwater harvesting: traditional and modern methods
- •Bawris, tankas: traditional Rajasthan water systems
- •Community participation essential
Quick Summary
- ✓Dams: benefits vs social/ecological costs
- ✓Rainwater harvesting conserves water
- ✓Traditional water systems still relevant
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