Photos Rainwater Harvesting (Rajasthan, India)

  • Story Overview: Revival of traditional rainwater harvesting dams recharges the aquifer, transforming a drought-ridden landscape.
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  • Photos by Ann Marten and Amanda Suutari | Feel free to download photos | Please credit photographer/website
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Villagers at water pump
Village water pump
Avari River Parliament
Avari River Parliament
Local transport
Local transport
Children in wheat field
Wheat field children
Goats in dry season
Dry-season goats
Gopalpura household
Gopalpura household
Lifeblood of the village
Village water supply
Johad
Johad
Mustard field
Mustard field
Ruins near Gopalpura
Ruins near Gopalpura
Wheat field in Gopalpura
Gopalpura wheat field
Collecting fuelwood
Collecting fuelwood
Young, unmarried girl
Young, unmarried girl
Mangu Patel
Mangu Patel
Beautiful young bride
Beautiful young bride

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