The Wakel River Basin Project Flashcards
Where was the Wakel River Basin Project
Rajasthan State, India
What was the Wakel River Basin Project
A local scheme to increase sustainable water supply
Why did India need the Wakel River Basin Project?
Arid climate and a poor population resulted in an unsustainable over-obstraction of water
Only 250mm of rain annually
Needed to increase water security
What were the three strategies of the Wakel River Basin Project
Tankaas, Pats, Joheds
What do you know about Taankas
-They collect and store rainwater
-They are simple and cheap to maintain
-Can hold up to 50,000 litres
-Are built into the ground as its cooler
What do you know about Pats?
-Diverts river water to irrigate fields
-Uses appropriate technology (made of stones and leaves)
What do you know about Joheds?
-They are small earth dams to collect rainwater
-Raise the water table preventing rivers drying up
What is water security/insecurity
Security-supply of water is greater than demand
