irrigation

Groundwater is a vital resource, being mined faster than it is recharged.

Sikandar Meeranayak and his organisation, Sankalpa Rural Development Society (SRDS), have been assisting farmers to ensure that they have a steady supply of water.

Alongside, the state government has also given the nod to a new scheme that will help boost the irrigation potential for 55,000 hectares through the revival and expansion of existing canal systems.

Poi is located in the Sahyadri mountain range, situated a few kilometres away from a perennial but small river Barvi. A river the locals used to change their fate.

Many small and marginal farmers in Lohardaga and Gumla are using tiny pumps to irrigate vegetable fields, an entrepreneurial model that has the potential to increase incomes for smallholders, since groundwater is abundant in the state. Bikalp Chamola takes a closer look.

Anil Joshi helped farmers by building 11 check dams across rivers and nullahs within a 10 km radius of Fatehgarh in Madhya Pradesh.

Vikram Rathore is a farmer from Telangana. Since he couldn't afford a diesel or petrol engine to pump water in his field, he invented a cheap, eco-friendly and effective alternative, using his bicycle. His innovation has even been patented.

The idea behind this system came when the Gangs of Wasseypur actor met some French farmers during his recent visit to Cannes.

As most of India deals with the drastic consequences of drought, find out how these villages in India are reaping the benefits of efficient water management and revival systems.

Mumbai can save 150% more water by drinking tea without sugar for a day than can be saved by banning a season of Indian Premier League (IPL)—India’s professional cricket tournament—matches in three Maharashtra stadia.