The Wakel River Basin Project Flashcards
Where is the Wakel River Basin Project located?
Rajasthan State, India
The project focuses on sustainable water supply in an arid region.
What was the duration of the Wakel River Basin Project?
2004-2014
This time frame highlights the period of intervention for the project.
Who were the primary organizations involved in the Wakel River Basin Project?
USAID and Global Water for Sustainability Program
These organizations played key roles in implementing the project.
What was the main reason for initiating the Wakel River Basin Project?
Arid climate and growing poor population leading to unsustainable over-abstraction of water from aquifers
This context emphasizes the need for sustainable water management.
What is the primary topic of the Wakel River Basin Project?
Resource Management (water)
The project focuses on improving water resource management in the region.
What is the first strategy of the Wakel River Basin Project?
Education of local people in rainwater harvesting and careful management of groundwater supplies
Education is crucial for sustainable water practices.
What are tankas in the context of the Wakel River Basin Project?
Structures that collect and store rainwater
They are simple and cheap to build, with a capacity to hold up to 50,000 litres.
What is a unique feature of tankas?
Built into the ground as it’s cooler
This design helps in maintaining the temperature of stored water.
What is the purpose of pats in the Wakel River Basin Project?
To divert river water to irrigate fields using a submerged ‘bund’
Pats utilize appropriate technology made of stones and leaves.
What are johed in the context of the Wakel River Basin Project?
Small earth dams to collect rainwater
They help raise the water table and prevent rivers from drying up.
