Environment
Desilted check dams and new farm ponds will help drought-prone villages hold on to rainwater.
In drought-prone Dharashiv, most rain runs off before it can soak into the ground. Before this monsoon, we worked with farmers to desilt three check dams and dig 18 farm ponds.
Villagers contributed labour, and the silt removed from the dams was spread on nearby fields to improve the soil.
Farmers expect the stored water to support a second crop this year, and wells nearby should stay full for longer.
Villagers, students and volunteers planted native trees and took on the job of caring for them through the dry months.
Read more: 2,500 Saplings Planted Along the Village RidgeVolunteers collected nearly two tonnes of waste and set up waste segregation bins in four villages.
Read more: Clean Village Campaign Clears Plastic from RiverbanksFarmers learned to make natural fertilisers and pest repellents that cut costs and improve soil health.
Read more: Organic Farming Workshop for Small Farmers
