200 ponds dug in the summer are full of rain
Raigarh. Historical work has been done this year in the direction of water conservation in the district, about 200 ponds have been renovated in the district to save crores of liters of rain water. These ponds, which were dug in the summer, are now overflowing with rain. Under the leadership of Collector Taran Prakash Sinha, the work of cleaning and deepening of different ponds in the district has been done to save rain water in the direction of water conservation. Along with the departmental plan, CSR work was also done. Amrit Sarovar was excavated from MNREGA, while various industries in the district were given the responsibility of beautifying different ponds under social responsibility. Funds have also been released from DMF.
The accumulated silt and garbage in the ponds were cleaned. Due to which the depth of the pond increased by 3 to 6 feet and the area also increased. As a result, about 10 million liters of rain water can be stored in one pond only. Ponds play an important role in empowering the rural life and economy. Today, when the water sources dry up under the grip of heat, incidents keep coming to the fore. At such a time, this is a very important initiative in the direction of water conservation and promotion under the leadership of Collector Mr. Taran Prakash Sinha in Raigad district. Under this, steps have been taken to save such ponds in the villages whose existence was shrinking.
The villagers said that the scum accumulated for many years was removed, the ground water is also increasing
The people of the villages are also very happy due to the cleanliness and deepening of the ponds. Mr. Manohar Patel, Sarpanch of Bansia village told that there is a 4-acre pond in his village pond, which has been deepened this summer. The scum accumulated here for years was removed. Due to which the depth of the pond has increased, the area of accumulation of water has also increased. Thanking the collector Mr. Taran Prakash Sinha and the district administration for this, he expressed hope that now water will be available from here for disposal in summer also.
Sarpanch of Rengalpali Mr. Rakesh Saav said that the pond has been deepened in his village as well. Due to which the whole village is getting water for irrigation. By increasing the depth of the pond, there is also a benefit in ground water recharge. The quantity of water has increased in the tubewells installed in the fields near the pond. Those farmers who have their fields near the pond are directly benefiting from it. Along with this, the width of the ram has also increased by about 8 feet. Due to which water is being stored in the pond and it is convenient to come and go for disposal.
Beauty enhanced with cleanliness
Deepening and cleaning will enhance the beauty of the pond and its surroundings. Pitching work has been done in various places. The width of the bank of the pond has also increased. Plantation is also being done here. Paver blocks are also being installed on the banks of many ponds. All these have increased the beauty of the pond.
With the increase in ground water, employment opportunities will also be created.
Due to the renovation of the ponds, about 10 million liters of rain water will be stored here. Due to which the ground water level will increase in the surrounding 20 to 25 acres. Irrigation facility will be better. Livelihood works like fish farming can be done. Vegetable production will also be encouraged.
