wakel river basin

• Where is the Wakel River Basin located?

  North West India in Rajasthan
• Why is there a need to manage water sustainably in the Wakel River Basin?

  Water is overabstracted due to agriculture
• What has caused the reduction in water quality in the Wakel River Basin?

  Unregulated water pumps
• What is the annual precipitation in the Wakel River Basin?

  Less than 250 mm
• What is the economic status of the Wakel River Basin in India?

  It is the poorest area in India
• What is the consequence of being the driest area in India?

  High water insecurity
• How did they manage water supplies in the Wakel River Basin?

  • Using appropriate intermediate technology
  • Implementing Taakas for water storage
  • Creating PATs for natural irrigation
  • Raising awareness for water quality maintenance
• What are Taakas used for in the Wakel River Basin?

  Low cost storage tanks for water
• What is the purpose of PATs in the Wakel River Basin?

  To provide natural irrigation channels
• What materials are used for PATs?

  Low cost materials
• Why is education important in managing water in the Wakel River Basin?

  It raises awareness on maintaining water quality
• What are the key strategies for sustainable water management in the Wakel River Basin?

  • Sustainable water abstraction practices
  • Improvement of water quality through Taakas
  • Natural irrigation with PATs
  • Community education on water maintenance
• what paper is the wakel river basin on?

  paper 2