The 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.

Divided into three parts, the first part delves into the traditional water-conserving structures of Kangra, emphasizing their significance in enhancing agricultural productivity and managing...