Water conservation, a key aspect of India’s identity, cultural history

Water conservation has been a fundamental aspect of India’s identity and cultural history spanning centuries. Water conservation in the form of rainwater harvesting is an ancient Indian tradition that has become more relevant in the present-day scenario.

India is home to 18 percent of the global population and 15 percent of livestock with only 4 percent of freshwater resources, the availability of which has been decreasing over time. This makes water conservation policies and practices a key plank in the country’s water…