Bridging the Past and Present
Sustainable Water Management Technologies Through the Lens of Hydro-Science in Ancient India
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6436062 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dasgupta Rajat (0009-0000-8994-5796, Jadavpur University), A B Biswas (Jadavpur University), Ayan Biswas (Jadavpur University), Debajit Dutta (Jadavpur University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 45-60 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Values (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0971-6858 • E-ISSN: 0973-0737 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09716858241304171 |
| OpenAlex | W4405815332 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 15 |
This article delves into the ancient Indian techniques of sustainable water resource management and the corresponding modern-day approaches of hydro-science towards sustainability. This article takes a comprehensive look at the traditional methods of water management that have been practised in India for centuries and highlights their relevance in the present-day context. The ancient techniques of water management in India, including rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and canal systems, were developed based on a deep understanding of the local ecosystems and the water cycle. These practices were designed to promote the sustainable use of water resources and maintain a delicate balance between water availability and demand. In recent times, with the increasing global awareness of sustainability, there has been a renewed interest in these traditional practices which have been developed with a focus on reducing environmental impacts, conserving natural resources and promoting social and ecological equity which includes green technologies, circular economies and sustainable development goals and are rooted in the principles of sustainability that were ingrained in ancient India. In summary, this research contributes to emphasize the need to preserve traditions and integrate them with modern technology to achieve sustainable growth and ensure a sustainable future for all
Balance of nature · Business · Economics · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Natural resource · Natural resource economics · Political science · Rainwater harvesting · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Water resources · Agriculture, Water, and Health · Environmental Science · Transboundary Water Resource Management · Water management and technologies · Ecology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |