The article focusses on the development of lakes that impound rainwater, store it for future use and ensure ground water recharge. They are the live ecological systems.
This set of maps of Indian towns and cities between 1893 and 1924, give an idea of historical water bodies in each town/city, and can be compared with present day maps.
An interesting set of maps about Paddy and System of Rice Intensification (SRI) from the SRI India website gives a bird's eye view of the districts under SRI.
The presentation emphasises the important role that the tank system has played in the development of the city of Bangalore along with its working and evolution.
