Water Project

STATUS
Ongoing
LOCATION
Jaipur
YEAR
2022
launched by the Deshpande Foundation and implemented in Rajasthan by Dhun and The I Love Foundation, farm ponds focuses on community rainwater harvesting to boost the resilience of local farming

By creating large-scale water collection systems on community pasture lands or private fields, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on groundwater, increase crop yields and farmers' income, recharge the groundwater table, and support overall ecological health. The project also aims to mitigate the risk of flooding and drought by providing a stable water source. In 2023 & 2024, the pilot phase completed 59 farm ponds in peri-urban/rural Jaipur, ensuring a consistent water supply for irrigation and livestock, thus promoting sustainable agriculture in the region.

Credits: Deshpande Foundation

IMPACT

59 Farm ponds (100×100×12 feet each)
Built in 12 villages.
364+ people
Benefitted across 59 farmer families.
450+livestock
were impacted.
400+ acres
covered for rainwater harvesting.
Approximately 185,000 cubic metres-
Combined rainwater preservation capacity.
70% of ponds filled
in the first rainy season.
70+ farmers transitioned
from rainfed bajra (Pearl Millet) to multi-cropping (wheat, vegetables, cash crops).
Household incomes doubled
US$1,200 to US$1,800 per family, depending on landholding size.
Farmers contribute 25% of the project cost
ensuring ownership.

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