Question

What are the three different rainwater harvesting system practiced in india?

Answer 1

1) In Rajasthan and Gujarat, the system of using underground tanks is popular for storing water for domestic use, called Johads and Khadins.

2) In hilly areas like Himachal Pradesh, the system of using diversion channels called 'Guls' and 'Kuls' is used for storing water for irrigation.

3) In Meghalaya, the bamboo drip irrigation system is used to irrigate crops.

The above are three different rainwater harvesting techniques used in India.

Answer 2

1.In western Rajasthan sadly the practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting is on the decline as plenty of water is available due to the perennial Rajasthan canal though some houses still maintain the tunkers since they do not like the taste of tap water.

2. Bamboo drip irrigation system-

In Meghalaya a 200 year old system of tapping stream and spring wate by using bamboo pipes is prevalent.

3. Rooftop rainwater harvesting system is the most common practice in Shillong Meghalaya.