Hivre Bazar village Hivre Bazar village in Nagar taluka of Ahmednagar district, has emerged as a role model. The recognition has spread far and wide - DRDA is extending financial assistance for the ... |
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EASTERN HIGHLANDS Jaldhar Model To harvest rain and save paddy crops from frequent rain failures, a team of Professional Assistance For Development action (PRADAN) has found a simple soluti... |
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DECCAN PLATEAU Tudum or monga Tudum or monga are mechanisms used to draw water from Kohli tanks for irrigation. Different mechanisms are used depending on the size of the tank. For a small tank... |
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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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CONTEMPORARY Civil society institutions and government agencies are increasingly taking up water harvesting projects in rural areas. There had been many initiatives where the traditional water harvestin... |
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Darewadi village, Ahmed Nagar District, Maharashtra Darewadi, is a drought prone village in the rain shadow region of Nagar taluka, was a picture of despair. A remote village, without any assurance... |
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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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WESTERN GHATS Anna Hazare Ralegan Siddhi, Maharashtra Anna Hazare Anna Hazare is one of India's most noted social activists. A former army jeep driver and Ramon Magsaysay Award... |
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INDO-GANGETIC PLAINS Anil Agarwal Anil Kumar Agarwal, the founder of the Centre for Science and Environment, spearheaded the Jal Swaraj campaign. His thoughts, ideas and opinions... |
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DECCAN PLATEAU Anna Hazare Ralegan Siddhi, Maharashtra Anna Hazare Anna Hazare is one of India's most noted social activists. A former army jeep driver and Ramon Magsaysay Award... |
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