Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kollarath, Reshmi Manikoth; Anand, Anay Title A name given to the resource Traditional Wisdom in Water Harvesting: A Comparative Review of Ahar Pynes and Tank Systems in India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements;Volume;Part F1088;pp.229-247 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9760-1_11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9760-1_11</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105020920369?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105020920369?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kollarath R.M., School of Architecture, CHRIST Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India; Anand A., School of Architecture, CHRIST Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource The Indian subcontinent has historically relied on rainwater harvesting for agricultural and domestic water purposes. Traditional water management practices were crucial in the development of settlements and growth of villages and towns in Ancient India. Numerous indigenous water management practices have evolved across the diverse geography of this region to capture rain and manage surface water runoff. These systems have sustained the agrarian economy over centuries by contributing to irrigation and water security. This research paper focuses on two diverse water management systems in two geographically distinct areas in India. The Ahar Pyne system is practiced in the flood prone alluvial plains of Bihar, while the Tank system of irrigation is prevalent in the arid Deccan region. Both these systems were managed by the local communities living in their vicinity. These systems promote flood mitigation and drought resilience. These systems have become increasingly neglected in the recent years with development and advent of piped water supply. As the world grapples with problems escalated by climate change and the ensuing issue of water scarcity, there is an increasing interest in traditional systems and how they can be adapted to current needs. The comparative study of these two systems accentuates the adaptability of indigenous water management practices in different climatic and topographic conditions. The study also underlines the significance of integrating these traditional systems into the current water management processes. The paper also highlights the relevance of these systems in the current scenario and the need for revival and sustainable management of these systems towards building a resilient future. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Community resilience; Drought resilience; Flood management; Sustainable water management; Traditional knowledge systems Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Relation A related resource ISSN: 21982546; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online