Question

Describe briefly the ‘khadin’ system of rainwater harvesting practiced in Rajasthan:

Answer 1

The ‘Khadin’ system of rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan is a very long (100m–300m) earthen embankment built across the lower edge of the sloping farmland. The rainwater from the catchment area flows down the slopes and is stopped by the embankment to form a reservoir. The rainwater which collects in the reservoir seeps slowly into the soil.This water saturated land is subsequently used for growing crops.