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03
Apr
(d) Water Resources Development
Following works are being carried out to boost water supply: –
1. Construction of small ponds
Digging and renovation of small ponds in villages of 12 districts to supply water for trees, people and animals;
2. Utilization of underground water
Sinking of tube-wells to supply water for nurseries, plantations and community use;
3. Construction of check dams
Check dams are constructed to reduce run-off and erosion, to improve soil and water quality and to increase underground water storage in dry zone area;
4. Construction of rain-water collection tanks
Rain-water collection tanks are constructed in public places such as village schools, to collect the scarce rain water efficiently and utilize effectively.