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Khoripada – the story so far

n the second year of the
sustainable livelihood project
Iundertaken in Khoripada,
Jawhar, there have been several
positive developments. At the start
of the project, the village was in dire
need of water and water retention
capabilities to fulfil their basic needs.
The lack of water was affecting
these families in every walk of their
life. Through our CSR initiatives,
the villagers are now looking
towards better living and earning
Floriculture – 49 families, Tree farming – 53 families opportunities.

Water Resource Management

he single source of water in the village of Khoripada The main purpose of the well would be to provide water for
was the community well, which was insufficient to the plantations. A solar based drip irrigation system is being
T meet the needs of the families. The other source was put in place to pump out water for drip irrigation purposes.
a meagre stream a few kilometres away, a long walk to carry Apart from the jalkunds formed to capture and store rain
water back home everyday. To help ease the situation, a new water, soil conversation methods of continuous contour
group well has been planned to be constructed. trenches and farm bunds are made to harvest rain water.

Farm ponds Solar powered drip irrigation