The case study for the opportunities and challenges section of deserts is the
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Tourism
Tens of thousands visit the Thar desert every year and a lot of those people come from Pakistan.
There are a lot of activities available such as desert safaris on camels and the annual desert festival.
There are lots of opportunities to make money in the tourist industry. For example accommodation, entertainment, travel etc
There are a lot of activities available such as desert safaris on camels and the annual desert festival.
There are lots of opportunities to make money in the tourist industry. For example accommodation, entertainment, travel etc
Energy
Solar energy can be easily harnessed such as the At Bhaleri solar plant that also works to treat water for the local community.
Wind energy is also developed. The biggest example is the Jaisalmer Wind Park which is India's wind farm.
Wind energy is also developed. The biggest example is the Jaisalmer Wind Park which is India's wind farm.
Farming
Some subsistence farmers can use the slacks in between the dunes to collect more of the scare supply of water. Settlements like Pithorai use this technique
Commercial farming of cotton is also possible as a result of the Indira Gandhi Canal which was built to support irrigation of the Thar desert.
Commercial farming of cotton is also possible as a result of the Indira Gandhi Canal which was built to support irrigation of the Thar desert.