Question

Which one is better among khadins and kulhs for water harvesting?

Answer 1

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KULHS. Kuhls are a traditional irrigation system in Himachal Pradesh- surface channels diverting water from natural flowing streams (khuds). A typical communitykuhl services six to 30 farmers, irrigating an area of about 20 ha.

A khadin, also called a dhora, is an ingenious construction designed to harvest surface runoff water for agriculture. Its main feature is a very long (100-300 m) earthen embankment built across the lower hill slopes lying below gravelly uplands. Sluices and spillways allow excess water to drain off. The khadinsystem is based on the principle of harvesting rainwater on farmland and subsequent use of this water-saturated land for crop production.

Khadins are better than than Kulhs because its provide more area to be irrigated.

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