Posts from the ‘ Water ’ Category

Oct 21 09

Water Ideas

by Hans

The region around Bundi has historically been a fertile area—one of the few in Rajasthan, the world’s most densely populated desert region.  In fact, Bundi is one of the country’s few designated zones for growing Basmati rice.  However, over the past 10 years, the region is lucky if it receives just 10 inches of rain during the summer monsoon.  Older farmers in the area recall getting over 40 inches of rain per season 30 to 40 years ago.  Farmers wonder whether Basmati rice, a high value, but water-intensive crop has a future in the region. read more…