Question

Describe the rainwater harvesting system in Rajasthan​

Answer 1

Paar system: Paar is a common water harvesting practice in the western Rajasthan region. It is a common place where the rainwater flows from the agar (catchment) and in the process percolates into the sandy soil. In order to access the rajani pani (percolated water) kuis or beris are dug in the agor (storage area).

Answer 2

▪︎The Rainwater Harvesting system in Rajasthan is Paar System. But there are some modern systems also, like Percolation Tanks, Anicuts, etc.

▪︎Percolation Tanks are recharge structures for impounding surface runoff constructed on small streams with adequate catchment.

▪︎A small harvesting masonry dam constructed across a stream to hold sufficient water and submerge the upstream area is known as Anicuts.