Run-Off Farming in Reducing Rural Poverty in the Cholistan Desert

Dr. Farooq Ahmad

Run-Off Farming in Reducing Rural Poverty in the Cholistan Desert

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This study provides an overview of the potential impact of employing indigenous rainwater-harvesting technology in alleviating poverty in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. Ideal characteristics for run-off farming catchments result from the combination of landforms and soil properties. Many soils in the region exhibit low to very low infiltration and high levels of run-off. It has been demonstrated that there is a direct relationship between water availability and poverty reduction. This study outlines both the advantages and disadvantages of the indigenous rainwater-harvesting technology in reducing rural poverty and recommends its use with modern water harvesting techniques.

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Dr. Farooq Ahmad. 2013. "Run-Off Farming in Reducing Rural Poverty in the Cholistan Desert". Global Journal of Human-Social Science - B: Geography, Environmental Science & Disaster Management GJHSS-B Volume 13 (GJHSS Volume 13 Issue B5).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJHSS

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Catchment Cholistan environment Hakra River precipitation runoff

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Submission ReceivedDecember 10, 2012
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Subject: Global Journal of Human-Social Science

Authors: Farooq Ahmad, Qurat-ul-ain Fatima & Kashif Shafique (PhD/Dr. count: 0)

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