Waterpower technology in India: traditional knowledge
Author :Dasgupta, Nataraj
Keywords :Water-power
Water mills
Issue Date :2012-07
Publisher :National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
Description :Traditional knowledge of water resource management system has developed and serviced from pre-historic to contemporary times. South-Asia has a wide variety of engineering and water related systems developed in different locations; in different periods. The article talks about the potentials of traditional technology of water power in the context of the present day energy need in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, Himachal and South Asia at large. Traditional water power technology will improve the livelihood prospect and opportunities; and empower people.
Description :Includes bibliographical references.
Source :National Council of Science Museums
Type :Article
Received From :National Council of Science Museums
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Dasgupta, Nataraj
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2017-06-16T05:18:22Z
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2017-06-16T05:18:22Z
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Includes bibliographical references.
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2012-07
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Traditional knowledge of water resource management system has developed and serviced from pre-historic to contemporary times. South-Asia has a wide variety of engineering and water related systems developed in different locations; in different periods. The article talks about the potentials of traditional technology of water power in the context of the present day energy need in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, Himachal and South Asia at large. Traditional water power technology will improve the livelihood prospect and opportunities; and empower people.
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