GANDHIGRAM: Kachchh, Gujarat Population: 400 Initiation of water harvesting: 1995 Gandhigram is today experiencing reverse migration. "When I learnt our village has enough water and agricultur... |
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EASTERN COASTAL PLAINS Eri Approximately one-third of the irrigated area of Tamil Nadu is watered by eris (tanks). Eris have played several important roles in maintaining ecological harmony ... |
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DECCAN PLATEAU Cheruvu Cheruvu are found in Chitoor and Cuddapah districts in Andhra Pradesh. They are reservoirs to store runoff. Cheruvu embankments are fitted with thoomu (sluices), alugu or... |
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More of Contemporary Practices A look at some of the common practices adopted to harvest rain... Check dams A check dam is generally constructed on small streams and long gullies formed by the erosive... |
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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS Talab / Bandhis Talabs a re reservoirs. They may be natural, such as the ponds (pokhariyan) at Tikamgarh in the Bundelkhand region. They can also be human-made, such the la... |
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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS Laporiya's integrated approach harness rain for both domestic and commercial purposes while, enriching region's ecological health. So, convinced are they about the streng... |
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Balisana Village, Patan District, Gujarat Balisana means laden with sand. The village in the dry Patan district of Gujarat has been under the acute grip of fluoride pollution amidst drought. Almost... |
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Any land anywhere can be used to harvest rainwater The fundamental reason: extend the fruits of the monsoon The basic principle: Catch water where it falls NEWS Compiled clippings DTE ... |
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Real Green Revolution-I :Local Food Security The Real Green Revolution is about achieving local food security. Which villager wants to depend on Kansas, or Punjab for that matter, for his or her grain?... |
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LEGISLATION ON RAINWATER HARVESTING Himachal Pradesh All commercial and institutional buildings, tourist and industrial complexes, hotels etc, existing or coming up and having a plinth are... |
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