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Waghadi Bachao: A call for collective rejuvenation of the river

Working together towards restoring the river’s catchment and drainage lines

Posted on 29 Jan, 2022 10:56 AM

Maharastra’s Yavatmal district in the Vidarbha region is home to several tribal communities. Largely rainfed, monocrops like cotton, soybean, wheat, and turmeric, among others, are grown in a majority of the region. However, reduced rainfall, water shortage and soil infertility plague the region, causing crop failures and resulting in severe agrarian distress.

River flow improved at Jarur since soil and moisture conservation measures along the catchment area were prioritised (Image: FES)

Villagers’ shramdaan revives canal, enhances area under cultivation

Benefits of well-managed commons on livelihoods

Posted on 17 Sep, 2021 10:38 PM

The village of Urdali is a predominantly rain-fed area, belonging to the Deelwara Gram Panchayat, in Bichhiya Block, Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh.

Collective efforts revived the canal structure of Bichhiya dam bringing water to the village (Image: Foundation for Ecological Security)

Desilting their way to water sufficiency

Augmenting tank storage has good impact on the livelihood options of the poor and the marginalised.

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Posted on 03 Sep, 2021 04:21 PM

For over 1,200 livestock of Cheemanahalli, located in the Abludu Gram Panchayat of Sidlaghatta Block, Chikkaballapur District, the village’s cattle pond is the only source of drinking water.

The village pond after the rehabilitation (Image: FES)

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