Explain the economic activities of the people of
Thar desert.
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Explanation:
Despite having an extreme climate, the Thar Desert can provide development opportunities. These include:
Mining - the desert has valuable reserves of minerals such as feldspar, phospherite, gypsum and kaolin. These minerals are used to produce a range of things from cement to fertilisers and are therefore valuable. Limestone and marble are also quarried in the area. Limestone is used for building and producing cement, and marble is used in construction.
Energy generation - energy is produced in the Thar Desert using solar panels. This energy is used to clean water supplies contaminated with salt (desalination). Wind energy is also used to generate electricity. A wind farm consisting of 75 wind turbines has the capacity to produce 60 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Farming - irrigation in the Thar Desert has made commercial arable farming viable. Producing crops such as wheat and cotton has created many jobs and generated income for the local economy.
Tourism - the Thar Desert National Park attracts many visitors who want to see some of the 120 species found there. Tourists explore the desert with local guides on camels. Tourism is an important source of income and creates many jobs for local people. The multiplier effect of tourism creates many development opportunities.