Johad - wikipedia Johad This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. ( April 2015 ) Johad with ghat steps at Kapal Mochan in Yamunanagar district of Haryana state in India Johad ( village pond ) at Bakarpur village of Mohali district in Punjab state of India A johad ( Hindi : जोहड ) is a community owned rainwater storage tank wetland principally used in the state of Harayana and Rajasthan of India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of recharging the groundwater in the nearby water wells, washing, bathing and drinking by humans and cattle. Some johads also have bricked or stones masonry and cemented ghat ( series of steps and / or ramp ). Johads also cater to resident and seasonal migrant birds as well as wildlife from the nearby bani ( forest ). State fisheries departments also promote the use of these johads for raising fishes on contract basis for commercial purpose. Johads are often seen surrounded by embankment, with water well and trees around them. In many parts of the state, the annual rainfall is very low ( between 450 and 600 mm ) and the water can be unpleasant to drink. Rainfall during July and August is stored in johads and used throughout the year. Johad in Haryanvi language and Rajasthani language are also called sarovar, taal and talab in Hindi language, and water pond or lake in English. Johads are called as khadin in Jaisalmer district. Smaller cemented water tanks called tanki or tanka in parts of Rajasthan are also sometimes mistakenly referred to as johad. Over 4,500 working johads in Alwar district and surrounding districts Rajasthan were revived by the NGO Tarun Bharat Sangh by Rajendra Singh. Haryana formed the Haryana State Waterbody Management Board to rejuvenate and manage 14,000 ponds in the state, including the development of 60 lakes in Delhi NCR falling within the state. Contents 1 Construction 2 Johads of Haryana 3 Johad revolution of Rajasthan 4 See also 5 References Construction Johads can be of several types, such as dug out in areas to which rainwater can be easily channeled. Alternatively, simple mud and rubble barrier check dams may be built across the contour of a slope with a high embankment on the three sides while the fourth side is left open for the rainwater to enter. These catch and conserve rainwater, leading to improved percolation and groundwater recharge. They are very common in most villages of states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and the Thar desert of Rajasthan in India. Johads of Haryana Johad at Rithal village of Rohtak district of Haryana In 2007, Haryana Irrigation Department spent INR435. 26 crore ( INR4. 3 billion or US $7 million ) to renovate and restore water bodies in the state for the conservation of water, recharging of ground water, preservation of environment and enhancement of tourism. A study by the Panjab University found 60 fish species of 19 families, 11 commercial and 6 exotic species, in the water bodies of Haryana. Water bodies remain under risk from encroachment, shrinking of catchment area and pollution. In 2010, India 's first ever diatom data basing was done in ten different water bodies at ten different stations in Haryana. A 2015 study of 24 water bodies of Haryana, found 39 morphologically different types of diatoms. Johad at Rithal village of Rohtak district of Haryana In 2016, the Government of Haryana announced a plan to map the district-wise map of water flow and to create a database of all water bodies within the state. These water bodies have contributed to the economic development through fisheries in the landlocked state of Haryana. Haryana ranks second in India in terms of the average annual fish production per unit area in the country with 7000 kg per hectare average annual fish production. Fish production has increased from 600 tonne in 1966 - 67 at the time of formation of Haryana to 121000 tonnes of fish during the year 2015 - 16, providing a livelihood to over 30000 families in fisheries sector. On 1 November 2017, Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar announced that Government of Haryana will form the Haryana State Waterbody Management Board to rejuvenate and manage 14,000 ponds in Haryana by digging the silt out every year. This includes development of 50 to 60 lakes in National Capital Region falling within the Haryana state. Johad revolution of Rajasthan Rajendra Singh, founder of Tarun Bharat Sangh NGO explaining the use of Johad to the students of TERI University in Alwar district of Rajasthan There was a severe drought in Alwar district in Rajasthan during 1985 - 86. In 1985, volunteers from the Tarun Bharat Sangh ( TBS ), a voluntary organization led by Rajendra Singh, came to Alwar. The Alwar District had once thrived, but logging, mining, and other industrial activities resulted in land degradation that intensified flooding and droughts. The traditional water management system using Johads was abandoned. TBS revived the tradition of building Johads, an example of traditional technology that provided water for use and recharging ground water. Now smaller ceemnted Johads are popularly known as Tankas in most parts of the arid state of Rajasthan. View of a tanki in Thathawata village in Rajasthan The water revolution spread by johads in the Alwar district has spread far and wide. Now there are around 5,000 johads all over Rajasthan and this has greatly helped in reducing water shortage and improving water quality. See also Bawdi Ghat Water well Tube well References ^ Jump up to : `` Haryana to develop 50 - 60 small lakes, water bodies in NCR : Manohar Lal Khattar '', Indian Express, 1 November 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Haryana to constitute pond management authority ``, Business Standard, 1 November 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana ''. www.tribuneindia.com. Jump up ^ `` The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana ''. www.tribuneindia.com. Jump up ^ `` The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana Plus ''. www.tribuneindia.com. Jump up ^ `` Diatoms Atlas of Fresh Waters Bodies from Haryana ( India ) / 978 - 3 - 659 - 21699 - 2 / 9783659216992 / 3659216992 ''. www.lap-publishing.com. Jump up ^ `` MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF DIATOMS IN 24 DIFFERENT WATER BODIES OF HARYANA, INDIA, Journal of Forensic and Texicology, Saini and Kushwaha, 2016, vol 16, number 1 '' ( PDF ). Jump up ^ India, Press Trust of ( 6 January 2016 ). `` Haryana plans district-wise maps of water flow '' -- via Business Standard. Jump up ^ ( harfish.gov.in/development-fisheries.htm Haryana fisheries annual production average, July 2016 ) Jump up ^ `` Haryana fisheries, July 2016 ''. Jump up ^ `` 50 people who could save the planet ''. The Guardian. January 5, 2008. Jump up ^ `` Unquiet flows the water in this village ''. The Hindu. Apr 15, 2005. Hydrography of Haryana North Haryana Rivers Ghaggar - Hakra ( vedic Sarasvati river ) Chautang ( vedic Drishadvati river ) Yamuna ( tributary of Ganges ) Markanda River Sarsuti Dangri Tangri river Kaushalya river Somb river South Haryana Rivers Yamuna ( tributary of Ganges ) Sahibi River ( called Najafgarh drain in Delhi ) Krishnavati river Dohan river Indori river Canals Western Yamuna Canal Sutlej Yamuna link canal ( from Sutlej river tributary of Indus ) Indira Gandhi Canal Seasonal Waterfalls Tikkar Taal twin lakes at Morni hiills ( Sivalik Hills in Yamunanagar district ) Dhosi Hill seasonal waterfall ( Aravalli Range in Mahendragarh district ) Pali village seasonal waterfall ( Aravalli Range on outskirts of Faridabad ) Hot Water Springs Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring ( Sohna in Gurgaon district ) Lakes Badkhal Lake ( Faridabad ) Brahma Sarovar ( Kurukshetra ) Blue Bird Lake ( Hissar ) Damdama Lake ( Sohna, Gurgaon district ) Hathni Kund ( Yamunanagar district ) Karna Lake ( Karnal ) Sannihit Sarovar ( Kurukshetra ) Surajkund ( Faridabad ) Tilyar Lake ( Rohtak ) Dams, Barrages Kaushalya Dam ( Panchkula district ) Hathnikund Barrage ( Yamunanagar district ) Tajewala Barrage ( Yamunanagar district ) Pathrala barrage ( Yamunanagar district ) Anagpur Dam ( Surajkund, Faridabad district ) Ottu barrage ( Sirsa district ) Bridges Karnal Mughal Bridge Hydrography of surrounding areas Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Punjab Hydrography of Rajasthan Rivers Ahar Arvari Banas Bandi Berach Chambal Dai Dheel Gambhir Ghaggar - Hakra Gomati Guhiya Jawai Kali Sindh Kalisil Kothari Luni Mahi Mej Menali Mithari Morel Parbati Sabarmati Sukali Sukri West Banas Lakes Ana Sagar Lake Balsamand Lake Dhebar Lake Fateh Sagar Lake Lake Foy Sagar Kaylana Lake Nakki Lake Pachpadra Lake Lake Pichola Pushkar Lake Rajsamand Lake Ramgarh Lake Sambhar Salt Lake Swaroop Sagar Lake Talwara Lake Udaisagar Lake Lake Badi Doodh Talai Lake Dams Bisalpur Jakham Jawahar Sagar Jawai Kota Barrage Rana Pratap Sagar Ummed Sagar Canals Agra Canal Ganga Canal Indira Gandhi Canal Hydrography of surrounding areas Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Haryana Punjab, India Pakistan Hydrography of Punjab, India Rivers Beas Budki Ghaggar - Hakra Ravi Sutlej Lakes Harike Kanjli Ropar Dams, Barrages Ranjit Sagar Dam Canals Buddha Nullah Sirhind Canal Sutlej Yamuna link canal Indira Gandhi Canal Related topics / templates Punjab Geography Hydrography of surrounding areas Jammu and Kashmir Himachal Pradesh Haryana Rajasthan Pakistan Hydrography of Uttar Pradesh Rivers Main rivers Ganges Yamuna Saryu North flowing Betwa Chambal Dhasan Jamni Kanhar Karmanasa Ken Rihand Sindh Son Tamsa or Tons South flowing Babai Gaula Ghaghara or Karnali Gomti Hindon Kali Kukrail Ramganga Rohni Sarayu Varuna West Rapti Lakes Barua Sagar Tal Belasagar Chittaura Jheel Keetham Moti Jheel Raja Ka Tal Dams / Barrages Ganges Barrage Matatila Dam Parichha Dam Rajghat Dam Rihand Dam Sharda Barrage Canals Ganges Canal Agra Canal Bridges Malviya Bridge Shahi Bridge, Jaunpur Kamhariya Bridge, Rajesultanpur Related topics Aciravati Charmanwati Sarasvati River Triveni Sangam Doab Son basin Hydrography of surrounding areas Uttarakhand Nepal Bihar Jharkhand Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Johad&oldid=810103694 '' Categories : Drinking water Rajasthani architecture Irrigation in India Alwar district Thar Desert Hidden categories : Articles lacking in - text citations from April 2015 All articles lacking in - text citations Articles containing Hindi - language text Talk Contents About Wikipedia Shqip Edit links This page was last edited on 13 November 2017, at 10 : 24. 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Question: khadins and johads are built in which parts of india
Answer: Harayana