Assessment of cultural resources and their associated practices focusing on agricultural water sustainability in present environmental conditions

Akash Sharma * and Meenakshi Dhote

Department of Environmental Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 240–251.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2096
Publication history: 
Received 23 September 2024; revised on 31 October 2024; accepted on 02 November 2024
 
Abstract: 
Cultural resources, recognized as the fourth pillar of sustainable development, are integral to the holistic development of society and place. These resources include art and literature, as well as lifestyles, ways of living, value systems, traditions, and beliefs. Resources and activities directly or indirectly associated with culture have a holistic impact on society. Many of these resources become embedded in our culture, and their regular use contributes to the protection of environmental conditions. This paper discussed various cultural resources and their associated practices. People’s engagement with cultural resources is often reflected in their practices of worshiping nature, which can form the basis for the emergence of a faith-related environmental ethic. Agricultural water sustainability, which is deeply connected to cultural practices, plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance between resource use and environmental preservation. Finding highlighted that sustainable water management in agriculture ensures that the cultural practices linked to these resources are not only preserved but also adapted to contemporary environmental challenges. The study identified issues related to specific resources, which had led to their depletion and the decline of associated practices. The findings suggested that the degradation of environmental conditions is linked to the depletion of cultural resources, a concern that needs to be addressed. By identifying and addressing these issues in advance, we could preserve the resources sustainably for the future.
 
Keywords: 
Cultural Resources; Traditional Practices; Sustainable Development; Agricultural-Water
 
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