The paper has been acceptted (Kanika, Saizen)

The following paper, co-authored by Kanika Bimrah (who graduated from LRP) and Prof. Saizen, has been accepted:

Bimrah Kanika, Saizen Izuru, The evolution and decline of traditional water management systems: a case study of Jaipur, India. Water History, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12685-026-00386-z

This study analyzes the evolution and decline of traditional water management systems in Jaipur, India, a planned city built in the 18th century. Combining historical analysis with field research, the study reveals a shift from decentralized, communal management of wells and reservoirs to a centralized water network driven by urban expansion during the colonial era and after independence. It demonstrates how policy shortcomings and neglect led to the decline and points out the need to repurpose traditional water management facilities to improve water resilience in arid regions.

 

Traditional water management facilities