About the Programme
Building resilient communities through integrated watershed management, water conservation, and sustainable livelihood development.
The Aravalli region of southern Rajasthan is characterized by rugged and rocky terrain where rainwater runoff is high and groundwater recharge is extremely limited. Farmers face recurring water shortages, low agricultural productivity, and declining soil fertility. Small and fragmented landholdings further affect rural incomes and increase economic vulnerability.These challenges have contributed to large-scale migration, reducing access to government welfare schemes and disrupting children's education.Since 1993, Apna Sansthan has been implementing watershed development initiatives across villages in Udaipur district. Supported by national and international partners, the programme focuses on water conservation, soil restoration, sustainable agriculture, and livelihood enhancement.By integrating traditional knowledge with scientific methods such as bunding, gully plugging, check dams, and water harvesting structures, the initiative promotes ecological restoration and community resilience.
Project Objectives
Key goals designed to improve natural resources, agricultural productivity, and the quality of life in rural communities.
Water Conservation
Enhance groundwater recharge and ensure year-round water availability.
Soil Improvement
Reduce erosion and improve soil fertility through sustainable practices.
Agricultural Growth
Increase productivity using efficient water and land management techniques.
Livelihood Support
Create better income opportunities for farming households.
Migration Reduction
Generate local employment and strengthen village economies.
Community Participation
Promote ownership through SHGs, village institutions, and local leadership.
Programme Impact
Measurable outcomes demonstrating improvements in water security, agriculture, and community livelihoods.
50+
Villages Covered
10,000+
Community Members Reached
200+
Water Conservation Structures
30%
Increase in Crop Productivity
Key Activities
Major interventions undertaken to strengthen water resources, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
Bunding Work
- Reduced soil erosion and increased rainwater retention.
- Improved moisture availability for agricultural land.
Gully Plugging
- Controlled runoff and minimized land degradation.
- Enhanced groundwater recharge capacity.
Check Dam Construction
- Stored rainwater for irrigation and domestic use.
- Improved water availability during dry seasons.
Anicut Development
- Supported agriculture, livestock, and community water needs.
- Strengthened local ecosystem restoration efforts.
Contour trench digging work.
complete work contour trench
Gully Plugs digging work......
