<P> A johad ( Hindi : जोहड ) is a community owned rainwater storage tank wetland principally used in the state of Harayana and Rajasthan of India , that collects and stores water throughout the year , to be used for the purpose of recharging the groundwater in the nearby water wells , washing , bathing and drinking by humans and cattle . Some johads also have bricked or stones masonry and cemented ghat ( series of steps and / or ramp ) . Johads also cater to resident and seasonal migrant birds as well as wildlife from the nearby bani ( forest ) . State fisheries departments also promote the use of these johads for raising fishes on contract basis for commercial purpose . Johads are often seen surrounded by embankment , with water well and trees around them . In many parts of the state , the annual rainfall is very low ( between 450 and 600 mm ) and the water can be unpleasant to drink . Rainfall during July and August is stored in johads and used throughout the year . Johad in Haryanvi language and Rajasthani language are also called sarovar , taal and talab in Hindi language , and water pond or lake in English . Johads are called as khadin in Jaisalmer district . Smaller cemented water tanks called tanki or tanka in parts of Rajasthan are also sometimes mistakenly referred to as johad . Over 4,500 working johads in Alwar district and surrounding districts Rajasthan were revived by the NGO Tarun Bharat Sangh by Rajendra Singh . Haryana formed the Haryana State Waterbody Management Board to rejuvenate and manage 14,000 ponds in the state , including the development of 60 lakes in Delhi NCR falling within the state . </P>
<P> A johad ( Hindi : जोहड ) is a community owned rainwater storage tank wetland principally used in the state of Harayana and Rajasthan of India , that collects and stores water throughout the year , to be used for the purpose of recharging the groundwater in the nearby water wells , washing , bathing and drinking by humans and cattle . Some johads also have bricked or stones masonry and cemented ghat ( series of steps and / or ramp ) . Johads also cater to resident and seasonal migrant birds as well as wildlife from the nearby bani ( forest ) . State fisheries departments also promote the use of these johads for raising fishes on contract basis for commercial purpose . Johads are often seen surrounded by embankment , with water well and trees around them . In many parts of the state , the annual rainfall is very low ( between 450 and 600 mm ) and the water can be unpleasant to drink . Rainfall during July and August is stored in johads and used throughout the year . Johad in Haryanvi language and Rajasthani language are also called sarovar , taal and talab in Hindi language , and water pond or lake in English . Johads are called as khadin in Jaisalmer district . Smaller cemented water tanks called tanki or tanka in parts of Rajasthan are also sometimes mistakenly referred to as johad . Over 4,500 working johads in Alwar district and surrounding districts Rajasthan were revived by the NGO Tarun Bharat Sangh by Rajendra Singh . Haryana formed the Haryana State Waterbody Management Board to rejuvenate and manage 14,000 ponds in the state , including the development of 60 lakes in Delhi NCR falling within the state . </P>
khadins and johads are built in which parts of india
khadins and johads are built in which parts of india
Harayana Rajasthan
Harayana Rajasthan