Question

What is khadin?

Answer 1

Khadin

1. It is a land-use system that originated in the Jaisalmer district of Western Rajasthan centuries ago.
2. It's also known as a 'Dhora' and it's a clever structure for harvesting surface runoff water for agriculture.
3. Its most distinguishing feature is a 100-300 m long earthen embankment erected across the lower hill slopes beneath gravelly uplands.
4. Excess water can be discarded by sluices and spillways