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Recharging groundwater and restoring traditional water structures can go a long way in providing relief in water-stressed areas. One such effort in drought-prone Maharashtra needs a mention. The Savitribai Phule Mahila Ekatma Samaj Mandal, along with PwC India Foundation, has taken on the job of restoring defunct water structures and groundwater recharge for the farming community of Shelgaon village in Aurangabad. In addition to rebuilding the structures, it uses the participatory approach to discourage the practice of growing water-intensive crops, and build awareness on cropping patterns, traditional practices and organic farming. “The intervention has so far benefited 1,183 people and 43 wells in the region. The structures have created a storage capacity of 212.87 lakh litres and groundwater capacity of 900 lakh litres, explained Jaivir Singh, PwC India Foundation Vice-Chairman. “Drought is never a wanted situation, but the reality is that it exists. We hope these water conservation measures at Shelgaon provide relief to those who need it the most.”
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