Chhareda Panchayat Water Conservation Model:
Rajasthan’s Chhareda panchayat in Dausa district has become a model for water conservation, where farm ponds have boosted agricultural output and farmer income.IIT-Kharagpur alumnus Vipra Goyal’s initiative has led to the construction of 250 farm ponds, helping mitigate groundwater depletion and water scarcity.Rajasthan’s Chhareda panchayat water conservation model focuses on constructing farm ponds to harvest rainwater, reducing dependence on deep, contaminated groundwater.