Environmental policy and administrative management

Establishment and strengthening of farmer organizations, resource survey of selected homesteads, set up rainwater harvesting methods, introduction of pitcher irrigation systems, composting, training in organic farming, bee keeping and strengthening of cottage industries. The climatic conditions of the area are such that the villages are subject to protracted dry period extending for about 8 months. Farmers depend more on up-land farming due to village tanks running dry immediately after cessation of rainy period. This has brought about threatening levels of exploitation of these areas. Benefits: Scientific management of natural resources, improve bio diversity, land and water conservation, regular income generation. Groups involved: Farmers in the area, village groups.

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