Wakel Basin

Question 1

Problem of water supply in Rajasthan

Answer 1

Over use has led to waterlogging + salinisation , poor management has led to individuals and villages controlling water supplies, over exploitation has led to falling water tables and wells becoming dried up

Question 2

Aims of Wakel river basin project

Answer 2

Increase supply and storage, raise awareness about water management

Question 3

Increase water supply Wakel

Answer 3

Taankas = 3m in diameter + 3-4m deep collect from roofs, Johed = small earth dams that raised water level by 6m and led to 5 rivers flowing year round, Pats irrigation channels,

Question 4

Bund system

Answer 4

Use bunds to block flow to river using stones lined with leaves to direct to farmers, maintenance to avoid silting up or bund breaking done by farmer who is receiving water

Question 5

How wakel project increases awareness