Indigenous water management system in Nepal: cultural dimensions of water distribution, cascaded reuse and harvesting in Bhaktapur City
2018
Gautam, Dipendra | Thapa, Bhesh Raj | Prajapati, Raghu N.
This paper reports the indigenous water management system (IWMS) practiced in Bhaktapur city of Nepal. Based on rationality and efficacy, we have analyzed IWMS of Bhaktapur city. Using expert consultation, site visit, archival study and comparative case study approach we concluded that the traditional system was efficient and rational in terms of cascaded water use and water harvesting. We have presented the traditional water conveyance and reusability practices for the historical settlement. The sum of our study highlights that revitalization of IWMS is possible in Bhaktapur city.
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