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Micro Watershed Management in Ooty Block

Donor

Hill Area Development Programme

Theme

Climate Resilient Livelihoods

Location

Ooty Block, The Nilgiris

Year

1997–2009

Developing micro watersheds through soil conservation, rainwater harvesting, check dams and farmer support.

RDO implemented micro watershed projects under the Hill Area Development Programme to improve water security, reduce soil erosion and support rainfed agriculture in Ooty Block. The work included watershed identification, check dam construction, water pumping to farms, afforestation and soil moisture conservation. It helped strengthen climate resilience and agricultural productivity in vulnerable hill communities.

Key Outcomes

Five micro watershed programmes implemented, benefiting around 800 farmers and families.

Beneficiaries

800 farmers and rural households

Power in Numbers

5

micro watersheds developed

800

beneficiaries reached

13 years

programme duration

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