| WATER AND LAND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT |
| Water is critical for survival, food security and sustainable livelihood of the rural population. However in India, only about 30-35% of the total rain water is utilised, while the rest is wasted resulting in floods, soil erosion and siltation of river beds and reservoirs. Generally, the poor farmers who own poor quality land are deprived of water even for drinking. Although, a massive watershed development programme has been launched in the country on top priority, the poor need further support of technology and resources to make best use of the water conserved through this programme. Hence, BAIF has taken up innovative projects by addressing water resource development with ravine land development and conservation of village common lands to sustain the interest of small farmers. |
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