The group of eminent persons posing for a group photograph with villagers at the Johad. This group was formed by CSE to force the Rajasthan government withdraw its stand of demolishing the structure. This 220 - metre long and 15-metre high Johad ( earthen dam) has been built by the villagers of Lava Ka Baas with technical assistance from the Tarun Bharat Sangh. The Rajasthan irrigation department threatened to demolish the structure on safety grounds and on the ground of ownership of rainwater.
This 220 - metre long and 15-metre high Johad ( earthen dam) has been built by the villagers of Lava Ka Baas with technical assistance from the Tarun Bharat Sangh. The Rajasthan irrigation department threatened to demolish the structure on safety grounds and on the ground of ownership of rainwater.
Another view of water collected due to LKB johad. Lava Ka Baas village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan. The wealth of water harvested by the community of LKB.
A view of other side of johad and the water collected due to the anicut neraby. Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan. The johad was repaired 7-8 years ago, with partial assistance from Tarun Bharat Sangh. The villagers gave their contribution in cash.