{"product_id":"9783032046390","title":"SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology: A Case Study of Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology: A Case Study of Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAli, Shakir\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe book explores traditional water-conserving structures and discusses their role in enhancing valley dweller's livelihoods in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. These traditional structures have supported local communities for generations by providing drinking water and improving agricultural productivity, thereby boosting the profitability and well-being of farmers and their families. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivided into three parts, the first part delves into the traditional water-conserving structures of Kangra, emphasizing their significance in enhancing agricultural productivity and managing local water resources. The second part focuses on the well-organized, community-managed \u003cem\u003eKuhls \u003c\/em\u003esystem of Kangra and its role in boosting agricultural productivity and farmer’s incomes. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLast part discusses the role of institutions in managing water resources, and outlines the way forward for conserving traditional structures to address growing water and food scarcity concerns. Finally, the book concludes with practical recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable development in the Kangra Valley. The book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, institutions, and stakeholders interested in traditional indigenous knowledge and sustainable water management practices.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2025-11-14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783032046390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-032-04637-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 74\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44807239172236,"sku":"9783032046390","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032046390.jpg?v=1774527774","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032046390","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}