This document discusses water resources in India. It notes that 96.5% of water is in the oceans, 2.5% is freshwater, and 70% of freshwater is frozen in glaciers and ice. It also discusses causes of water shortage like climate, usage, pollution, and development. Dams are described as barriers that store water and have multiple purposes like irrigation, hydroelectricity, and flood control. However, dams can also displace people and damage the environment. Traditional water harvesting methods used in India include tanks, kuls, and bamboo drip irrigation. Rainwater harvesting is becoming more common to conserve water.