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Traditional water conservation community-managed structures and their role in valley dwellers' livelihoodsa case study of Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Traditional water conservation community-managed structures and their role in valley dwellers' livelihoodsby Shakir Ali.
Reminder of title:	a case study of Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas /
Author:	Ali, Shakir.
Published:	Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025.
Description:	xiii, 74 p. :ill. (some col.), digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Water conservationCase studies.India
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-04637-6
ISBN:	9783032046376$q(electronic bk.)

Traditional water conservation community-managed structures and their role in valley dwellers' livelihoodsa case study of Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas /
Ali, Shakir.

Traditional water conservation community-managed structures and their role in valley dwellers' livelihoodsa case study of Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas /[electronic resource] :by Shakir Ali. - Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025. - xiii, 74 p. :ill. (some col.), digital ;24 cm. - SpringerBriefs in water science and technology,2194-7252. - SpringerBriefs in water science and technology..

Part-I: An introduction to traditional water saving conserving structures and their role in enhancing agricultural productivity -- Chapter 1: Indigenous water conserving traditional systems in Kangra Valley: Insights from Agro-economy -- Chapter 2: Traditional water systems in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh -- Part-II: Various water saving conservation structures and their role in valley dwellers livelihood -- Chapter 3: Kangra Valley dwellers last hope for irrigation: The Kuhl System -- Part-III: Institutions role and the way forward -- Chapter 4: Role of institutions in Kangra valley development -- Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusions.

The book explores traditional water-conserving structures and discusses their role in enhancing valley dweller's livelihoods in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. These traditional structures have supported local communities for generations by providing drinking water and improving agricultural productivity, thereby boosting the profitability and well-being of farmers and their families. Divided into three parts, the first part delves into the traditional water-conserving structures of Kangra, emphasizing their significance in enhancing agricultural productivity and managing local water resources. The second part focuses on the well-organized, community-managed Kuhls system of Kangra and its role in boosting agricultural productivity and farmer's incomes. Last part discusses the role of institutions in managing water resources, and outlines the way forward for conserving traditional structures to address growing water and food scarcity concerns. Finally, the book concludes with practical recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable development in the Kangra Valley. The book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, institutions, and stakeholders interested in traditional indigenous knowledge and sustainable water management practices.

ISBN: 9783032046376$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-032-04637-6doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

1005457
Water conservation
--India--Case studies.

LC Class. No.: TD303.K36

Dewey Class. No.: 333.9116095452

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