Aims : Enhance groundwater recharge in the community ponds through structural adaptation measures and use of solar pumps for irrigation to ensure water and food security in the vulnerable areas of the state of Odisha.
Objectives :
- Augmentation of ground water recharge to improve water table and water quality conditions in rural areas (Gram Panchayat) of the state through adoption of recharge systems in existing village ponds / tanks.
- Sustainability of ground water based (domestic / irrigation) Schemes at GP level. Revival of defunct community tank used as drinking water sources for reducing vulnerability.
- Use of solar pumps for irrigation as part of low emission climate resilient crop planning strategy.
- Create a knowledge base for enabling policy and regulatory framework for market transformation.
