Survival in the mountainous terrain, with scarce water availability despite ample rains, would not have been possible without mastering the art of water harvesting. The people of the region therefore observed natural processes related to water, ensured this knowledge being transferred from one generation to other, and experiemented to maximise water availability. Seeking answers to […]
water harvesting
Tradition of water harvesting
Nectar of life Everyone knows that water is a must for survival, and you would have often observed plants in your terrace wither or wilt due to shortage of water. It is however a lesser-known fact that water has been an essential ingredient for the very evolution of life, and the earliest life forms on […]