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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1469380782106","data":"Another step towards the developed India! <\/p>Meet the lady who transformed the face of over 100 villages in the Rajasthan by using water harvesting techniques and building check dams. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1469381239627","data":"5794fa8e15c20"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1469381065732","data":"A woman named Amala Ruia was now known as ' Water Mother ' has given life to 100 villages in Rajasthan. Her unique methods of traditional water harvesting techniques and building check dams has really changed the fate of many people and this was possible by generating an income of Rs 300 Crore per annum for 2 lakh villages. <\/p>Many of us read the news talk about it feel bad if there is any disturbance and look upon for the news on the next day but Amala has seen an article in the newspaper that \" Government is supplying tankers to the farmers \" questioned herself that can these water tankers satisfy the needs of the farmers? and then found a permanent solution and established \" Baker Charitable trust \" to translate her thoughts into actions. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1469381261171","data":"5794fa9a93af0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1469381121692","data":"She started researching the water troubles of Rajasthan and found that the Rajasthan farmers are amongst the poorest in the country. Using rainwater harvesting technology to improve situation seemed like a good choice to her. ' the biggest task was to involve the local community and engage them in making our model more sustainable ' she says. <\/p>Amala started her work by constructing dams, check dams known as 'Khadin'. Khadin dams are really economical and very low in cost which involves only small masonry works and extensive earth bunds. These type of dams only have advantages rather than the disadvantages. <\/p>Her first project was in the Mandawar village which turned up to be a huge success and the farmers earned 12 crores within a year with 2 check dams constructed and then they never looked back. The construction of each dam costs 5 lakh and the best thing is 40% of the construction cost was barred by the farmers and it took only 2-3 months for constructions. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1469381271498","data":"5794faa4520f3"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1469381166667","data":"\u201cWe were sure that the projects would be successful only if the farmers contributed. We involved the farmers at every step, from sharing the cost of construction and even maintenance. This is how they get a sense of ownership,\u201d<\/i> she says. <\/p>All the villagers are extremely happy and are grateful to her as the dry wells, pumps in that areas were filled with water and the women need not walk for several miles to fetch water as they getting clean water at their doorsteps.<\/p>"}]

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