Chhattisgarh to revive depleting groundwater in forests, build 1089 drains

The Narva Development Plan lays emphasis on the conservation and promotion of groundwater in the forest areas, the revival of water resources, river drains and renovation of ponds.

To help conserve depleting groundwater resources within hectares of forested areas, the Chattisgarh government has identified 1089 drains for treatment and revival in the forest areas. The programme will be implemented under the Narva Development Scheme -- the Narva Garuva Ghurwa Baari Vikas Yojana.

The initiative is aimed at the revival of 4,28,827 hectares of groundwater reservoirs within the forest-covered land. [Readmore]