What is Khadin? Explain.

Khadin is one of the methods of water conservation followed in Rajasthan.

1. In this method, concrete or mud wall is erected to collect water that flows through the hills.

2. The excess water is used to irrigate the adjoining land areas.

3. The water thus conserved by this khadin system helps to maintain the humidity.

4. This also helps in the conservation of soil.

5. This system helps in the cultivation of Rabi and Kharif crops.

6. This method of water conservation helps in the supply of drinking water during summers.

It can be said that this khadin method of water conservation was adopted by Paliwal Brahmins in Jaisalmer.