Name: The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting
Uploaded: 2009-12-03T01:00:00Z
Duration: 16 min 57 s
Description: With wisdom and wit, Anupam Mishra talks about the amazing feats of engineering built centuries ago by the people of India's Golden Desert to harvest water. These ancient aqueducts and stepwells are still used today -- and are often superior to modern water megaprojects.

With wisdom and wit, Anupam Mishra talks about the amazing feats of engineering built centuries ago by the people of India's Golden Desert to harvest water. These ancient aqueducts and stepwells are still used today -- and are often superior to modern water megaprojects.

Anupam Mishra: The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting

The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting

In India's Golden Desert, ancient water harvesting techniques eclipse modern projects in efficiency, storing millions of gallons.

Traditional water structures, seamlessly blending engineering, aesthetics, and sustainability, foster a deep community reverence.

Desert societies convert minimal rainfall into thriving ecosystems, proving ingenuity and respect for nature can sustain life.