Impact Assessment of Rainwater Harvesting SBI–CAIM Interventions in Vidarbha Region of India

By : Joginder Singh , Arun Pandhi , Amitanshu Choudhary

Page No: 370-379

Abstract
The assessment of water harnessing intervention made by Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state of India indicated fruitful results in improving the economic lot of vulnerable small farmers. The water saved through various area-specific measures was used for providing 1–2 protective irrigations to cotton, soybean and red-gram crop, improving the crop yields by 2–3 qt per acre. It also minimized the soil erosion, introduced new potential crops raising the cropping intensity, boosted the livestock enterprises and addressed to the problem of shortage of drinking water in the area.

Authors :
Joginder Singh, Consultant, Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust. Arun Pandhi, Senior Manager, Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust. Amitanshu Choudhary, Manager, Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust.