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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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