Water Management and income generation programme for developing two tribal villages namely Malghar and Hateri from Jawhar Block of Palghar
Target Beneficiaries
People of Jawhar Block
Geographies
Jawhar, Palghar, Maharashtra
Impact
- Solar water installation at Hateri for drinking water and repairing of existing water supply system. This resulted in saving in the electricity bill of Rs. 3000/month.
- 203 families have benefited because 50,000 litres of water is lifted daily into the tank.
- 45 water wheel support were provided to 45 families which has helped in reducing drudgery and time spent in fetching water.
- 40 participants cultivated vegetables on 10 R area per participant resulting in yield of 100 to 150 kg and average income is Rs 2500. 30 model plots of Thai Guava have been developed and 320 saplings have been planted. All these measures have improved the lives of the community both in terms of health and income.
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JalAadhar, An Integrated
Watershed Programme
