Bhandara District

Rejuvenating traditional water system in Maharashtra
Caught between Malguzaars and the state government, the Malguzari tanks were left to die many years ago. A lone man spearheaded their revival in 2008. Posted on 02 Aug, 2016 09:44 AM

Malguzari tanks were ponds made for water harvesting by the Malguzaars, who were zamindars or tenants in eastern Vidarbha, Maharashtra two centuries ago.These tanks provided water for irrigation and also increased the availability of fish for local consumption.

Janbhora Malguzari tank in Bhandara
Applications invited for the post of 'Project Fellow', Bhandara Nisarg Va Sanskriti Mandal, Bhandara, Maharashtra
Bhandara Nisarg Va Sanskriti Mandal is looking for a Project Fellow to work on conversation and sustainable use of freshwater fish species in Bhandara and Gondia district, Maharashtra.
Posted on 18 Apr, 2014 02:44 PM

Required qualifications:

Seeds of hope - Case studies from the Planning Commission and Lokayan
This set of case studies is part of a book prepared by Lokayan in collaboration with the Planning Commission titled “Seeds of Hope" Posted on 12 Jul, 2010 03:33 AM

This set of case studies is part of a book prepared by Lokayan in collaboration with the Planning Commission titled “Seeds of Hope", covers themes of agricultur

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