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.
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.
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.
CSE Director Sunita Narain and a member of the group of eminent persons inspecting the Johad. 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.
View of the samiana in which the meeting was held. CSE took a group of eminent persons to lava ka baas for an on-the- spot assessment of the Johad built by the villagers of Lava ka Baas.
View of the samiana in which the meeting was held. CSE took a group of eminent persons to lava ka baas for an on-the- spot assessment of the Johad built by the villagers of Lava ka Baas.
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.
A view of other side of johad and the water collected due to the anicut neraby Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan. Impact of water conservation works. The johad was repaired 7-8 years ago, with partial assistance from Tarun Bharat Sangh. The villagers gave their contribution in cash.
A view of water-filled side of johad, Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan. Impact of water conservation works. The johad was repaired 7-8 years ago, with partial assistance from Tarun Bharat Sangh. The villagers gave their contribution in cash.
Water collected, due to johad and the brick boundary made by the villagers on the Aravalli Hill, to specify the jurisdiction of management of forest among themselves and the forest department. The relatively greener side of the boundary is being developed as enclosed pasture in Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan.
An aerial view of the anicut, johad, the plantation and the forest conservation on the Aravalli hill. An aerial view of the works and their impact in Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan.
An aerial view of the anicut, johad, the plantation and the forest conservation on the Aravalli hill. An aerial view of the works and their impact in Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan.
An aerial view of the anicut, johad, the plantation and the forest conservation on the Aravalli hill. An aerial view of the works and their impact in Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan.
An aerial view of the anicut, johad, the plantation and the forest conservation on the Aravalli hill. An aerial view of the works and their impact in Bishoni Ki Dhani village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar, Rajasthan.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and various components of the system: the chaukri and the paal.and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and various components of the system: the chaukri and the paal.and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
Chauka system and its impact in terms of presence of different kinds of grasses. Open pastures are developed through this system. The chaukas are 100ft*100ft*1ft. The elevation is made from the earth which is dug for the purpose. The boundary constructed on all the four sides of the chauka is called earthen bund or paals in Gagardoo village, Dudu tehsil, Jaipur district.
The anicut and the river Arvari. This anicut in Samra village, about 3 kms away from Hamirpur village has contributed in not only reviving the Arvari while enhancing the groundwater tables. This anicut is sign of hope and pride among the residents. And, the water it has been able to collect is in the form of 1-Km long river Arvari in Samra village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan.
The anicut and the river Arvari. This anicut in Samra village, about 3 kms away from Hamirpur village has contributed in not only reviving the Arvari while enhancing the groundwater tables. This anicut is sign of hope and pride among the residents. And, the water it has been able to collect is in the form of 1-Km long river Arvari in Samra village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan.
The anicut and the river Arvari. This anicut in Samra village, about 3 kms away from Hamirpur village has contributed in not only reviving the Arvari while enhancing the groundwater tables. This anicut is sign of hope and pride among the residents. And, the water it has been able to collect is in the form of 1-Km long river Arvari in Samra village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan.
The anicut and the river Arvari. This anicut in Samra village, about 3 kms away from Hamirpur village has contributed in not only reviving the Arvari while enhancing the groundwater tables. This anicut is sign of hope and pride among the residents. And, the water it has been able to collect is in the form of 1-Km long river Arvari in Samra village, Thanagazi tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan.