Why water conservation techniques are adopted in Rajasthan?

Water conservation techniques are widely adopted in Rajasthan.

1. Most parts of Rajasthan lie in the Thar desert region.

2. The state is seen to have scanty rainfall and is prone to drought.

3. For a water scarce state like Rajasthan, it is much necessary to store and conserve the rainwater which otherwise gets drained to oceans and seas.

4. The traditional methods of water conservation include the building of stepwells, ponds, lakes, Nadis, Tankas, etc.,

5. Many multi-purpose projects like the Chambal valley project, Bisalpur project, Mahibajaj Sagar project, etc., have been started post-independence joining hands with other state governments.

6. Other water conservation projects like Sidhmukh project, Narmada project, Jawai Dam project, etc., have been implemented by the Government of Rajasthan.

7. Many dams have been built, and several canals have been dug out in these projects.

8. Water stored in these dams are used for irrigation as well as power generation.

9. Construction of minor irrigation tanks, Contour trenching, Gully plugging, etc., are also developed to save even a micro drop of water.

Hence, adopting water conservation techniques is very important for a dry state like Rajasthan.