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Water and culture vis-à-vis river diversions - Paper presented at the National Seminar on Water and Culture (2007)
ShareThis paper discusses river linking, as a part of an ancient tradition, and suggests how NGOs can play a role in this attempt. The example of the Koyna dam is taken, and the effective handling of the technical and human angle of the dams construction is detailed through in-depth study and detailed field visits.
This project is a good example of a meeting of technocrats and civic administration who have come together to benefit society. According to the author, there is nothing new in the concept of interlinking of rivers and therefore there should be no opposition to it. According to him a king in ancient India diverted the river Ganga to bring water to the needy. More recently the river Koyna, was diverted for the Koyna Hydro-electric project.
This paper was presented at the National Seminar on Water and Culture organised by Kannada University and Sahayoga in 2007.
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Dear Seetha Gopalakrishnan,
Recently as I said, have sent you several images of what I believe may be an ancient India water system.
Have you received the pictures and supporting documents?
Have you had the opportunity to review them?
Hendon Harris
Dear Mr. Harris,
I have sent you a mail in this regard. I have posted your query on the site. Please click on the following link to view the post - http://www.indiawaterportal.org/node/30379
Regards,
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
India Water Portal Team
Hello,
I just read your reply today for the first time. It may take me some time because I'll need help, but I will get the photos you have requested. And send them to you as soon as possible. I sincerely appreciate your reply and your willingness to analyze these pictures when you receive them.
Hendon Harris
Dear Sir,
May I forward to you an extensive set of photos I have taken of what I think may be an ancient India water diversion system?
Hendon Harris
Dear Hendon Harris,
Thanks for willing to share the pictures with India Water Portal. You can upload the photos as well as any associated write up here : http://www.indiawaterportal.org/upload
Regards,
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
India Water Portal Team