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How this Kerala doctor-couple is empowering a TN tribal community
To ensure the health of the community in its wider meaning you have to work on farming, watershed management, artisans ...
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हाथीपावा : श्रमदान से बदली सूरत (in Hindi)
सहयोग की परंपरा हलमा कार्यक्रम में 5 हजार से ज्यादा ग्रामीणों ने अपने खर्च पर झाबुआ पहुंचकर पांच घंटे तक श्रमदान किया।
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Reviving tradition with new mandate: Shivji ka HALMA
Shivji ka Halma! To quench the thirst of Mother Earth, an ancient tradition of the Bhil tribe, re- cast.
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Ecosystems-based adaptation keeps water running in Bhojdari even in dry months
Besides the supply side augmentation factors of water management, equitable distribution and use prioritisation are also important.
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Revive springs for water security in Mizoram
The programme has worked to align construction of conservation structures with welfare schemes such as MGNREGA and NRDWP.
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Usharmukti project: A confluence of institutions for rejuvenating rivers
The efforts of the villagers in planning, executing, and monitoring the watershed plans are being facilitated by three institutions.
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शेतकरी आणि पर्यावरण (in Marathi)
गावाच्या पाणलोटक्षेत्राचं अत्यंत विचारपूर्वक नियोजन करायला हवं. ओढ्यांच्या उगमाला जंगल पुनरुज्जीवनाची सुरवात करायला हवी.
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How local democracy is solving water issues in southern Rajasthan
"One of the reasons for opting for this approach is the relatively low cost of these community ponds - it cost a 10th of one under NREGA."
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India’s water problem has a simple solution
Reducing its use in agriculture is the most effective way of solving India’s water problem.