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Indigenous water management system in Nepal: cultural dimensions of water distribution, cascaded reuse and harvesting in Bhaktapur City

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  • Dipendra Gautam

    (Cosmos College of Management and Technology
    Structural and Earthquake Engineering Research Institute)

  • Bhesh Raj Thapa

    (University of Yamanashi
    Tribhuvan University)

  • Raghu N. Prajapati

    (Nepal Engineering College)

Abstract

This paper reports the indigenous water management system (IWMS) practiced in Bhaktapur city of Nepal. Based on rationality and efficacy, we have analyzed IWMS of Bhaktapur city. Using expert consultation, site visit, archival study and comparative case study approach we concluded that the traditional system was efficient and rational in terms of cascaded water use and water harvesting. We have presented the traditional water conveyance and reusability practices for the historical settlement. The sum of our study highlights that revitalization of IWMS is possible in Bhaktapur city.

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  • Dipendra Gautam & Bhesh Raj Thapa & Raghu N. Prajapati, 2018. "Indigenous water management system in Nepal: cultural dimensions of water distribution, cascaded reuse and harvesting in Bhaktapur City," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 20(4), pages 1889-1900, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:20:y:2018:i:4:d:10.1007_s10668-017-9964-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-017-9964-2
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    1. Prakriti Ghimire, 2021. "Digitalization Of Indigenous Knowledge In Nepal – Review Article," Acta Informatica Malaysia (AIM), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 5(2), pages 42-47, August.

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