People and animals in Rajasthan can manage without water for a considerable period.
Housewives manage their chores with a minimum of water.
For cleaning vessels, they use a piece of cloth and fine sand, which is available in plenty. After this they get a final wash with very little water and are ready for use. In Jodhpur water has to be delivered through the railway. In Jobnair also, water is sold like any other commodity. With the help of his family members, he drew water from the village well, filled the barrel on a cart drawn by bullocks, and supplied water in tins.