Adarsh Village -Hiware Bajar Visit

The villagers in leadership of Sarpanch Padmashri Mr Popatrao Pawar implemented a drip-irrigation system to conserve water and soil, and to increase the food production. They avoided crops like sugarcane and bananas, which require a high use of water. The program included rainwater harvesting, digging trenches around the hill contours to trap water, afforestation and building of percolation tanks. These initiatives were complemented by a program for social change, which included a ban on liquor, adoption of family planning, mandating HIV/AIDS testing before marriages and shramdaan. All these activities were observed by DIEMS NATURE CLUB Members.