By Ankit Kumar Singh
This school has constructed four water tanks of 1 lakh litres for the purpose of rainwater harvesting. Earlier, they had to call four water tankers every month for the school, which cost them Rs 1,500-1,600
This school has constructed four water tanks of 1 lakh litres for the purpose of rainwater harvesting. Earlier, they had to call four water tankers every month for the school, which cost them Rs 1,500-1,600
By Kuldeep Chhangani
In the inhospitable terrain of Thar Desert in Rajasthan, centuries-old water conservation methods still flourish, and meet the drinking water needs of villagers and their cattle throughout the year. A ground report from the desert villages of Pokhran.
In the inhospitable terrain of Thar Desert in Rajasthan, centuries-old water conservation methods still flourish, and meet the drinking water needs of villagers and their cattle throughout the year. A ground report from the desert villages of Pokhran.
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By Sumit Yadav
A paint manufacturing workshop operated by 20 women in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh has so far sold 1,200 kilogrammes of paint made from cow dung. For the women the enterprise has raised their self esteem and given them economic independence.
A paint manufacturing workshop operated by 20 women in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh has so far sold 1,200 kilogrammes of paint made from cow dung. For the women the enterprise has raised their self esteem and given them economic independence.
By Jyotsna Richhariya
With an aim to construct 50,000 ponds for conserving water by August 15, 2023, Mission Amrit Sarovar not only seeks to boost water security in the country but millions of rural residents are also finding a livelihood opportunity in the construction of these ponds. Uttar Pradesh has a target of constructing 11,638 such ponds. Read on to know more.
With an aim to construct 50,000 ponds for conserving water by August 15, 2023, Mission Amrit Sarovar not only seeks to boost water security in the country but millions of rural residents are also finding a livelihood opportunity in the construction of these ponds. Uttar Pradesh has a target of constructing 11,638 such ponds. Read on to know more.
By Kuldeep Chhangani
School teacher Hardev Paliwal is committed towards girls’ education and safeguarding the environment. His bond with the school in Mandala Khurd village in Phalodi district goes deeper than just that of a teacher as this government school is where he too studied.
School teacher Hardev Paliwal is committed towards girls’ education and safeguarding the environment. His bond with the school in Mandala Khurd village in Phalodi district goes deeper than just that of a teacher as this government school is where he too studied.
By Manoj Choudhary
On June 13, Gaon Connection published a ground report on Kadodiha, a tribal village in Sarandha forest, whose only source of drinking water was chuas, two to three feet deep dug out pits with water. Two days later, on June 15, a junior engineer of PHED visited the village, and the department has drawn up a water supply plan for the forest village.
On June 13, Gaon Connection published a ground report on Kadodiha, a tribal village in Sarandha forest, whose only source of drinking water was chuas, two to three feet deep dug out pits with water. Two days later, on June 15, a junior engineer of PHED visited the village, and the department has drawn up a water supply plan for the forest village.
By Gaon Connection
The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.
The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.
By Laraib Fatima Warsi
The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.
The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.
By Brijendra Dubey
Hilly terrain, hard to extract groundwater and failed schemes make life miserable for the 3,000 odd villagers of Lahuria Deh village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Each of them gets just 15 litres of water a day to drink, cook and wash. Women suffer the most. A ground report as part of Gaon Connection's Paani Yatra.
Hilly terrain, hard to extract groundwater and failed schemes make life miserable for the 3,000 odd villagers of Lahuria Deh village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Each of them gets just 15 litres of water a day to drink, cook and wash. Women suffer the most. A ground report as part of Gaon Connection's Paani Yatra.