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Irrigation Department Launches Restoration of 250 Historic Ponds in Rural Karnataka
The small irrigation department has begun a project to revive about 250 drying historic ponds across rural Karnataka to boost groundwater levels.
The small irrigation department has activated a restoration scheme targeting roughly 250 historic ponds that are drying up in rural parts of Karnataka. The initiative aims to increase the underground water table by rejuvenating these water bodies, which have long served as vital sources for agriculture and local ecosystems.
Under the plan, each pond will be desilted, cleared of vegetation, and repaired to improve water retention. Technical teams will assess the condition of the ponds and prioritize those with the greatest potential to contribute to groundwater recharge.
Officials expect that reviving the ponds will enhance irrigation reliability for farmers, support biodiversity, and mitigate the effects of recurring droughts in the region. The project is part of broader efforts to strengthen water security in Karnataka's countryside.
The department has allocated resources for the first phase of work and will monitor the impact on groundwater levels over the coming months. Successful outcomes could lead to the expansion of the scheme to additional water bodies across the state.
Under the plan, each pond will be desilted, cleared of vegetation, and repaired to improve water retention. Technical teams will assess the condition of the ponds and prioritize those with the greatest potential to contribute to groundwater recharge.
Officials expect that reviving the ponds will enhance irrigation reliability for farmers, support biodiversity, and mitigate the effects of recurring droughts in the region. The project is part of broader efforts to strengthen water security in Karnataka's countryside.
The department has allocated resources for the first phase of work and will monitor the impact on groundwater levels over the coming months. Successful outcomes could lead to the expansion of the scheme to additional water bodies across the state.