Restore Promise of Water (RPOW) 2023
Restoring water, Renewing Sustainable Livelihoods
About
Chandrapur, a town in the Rayagada District of Odisha, faces a critical water crisis during the summer and pre-monsoon seasons due to low or delayed rainfall. This has severely affected the local agriculture and livelihoods of the people. Despite its rich heritage of traditional waterbodies like ponds and tanks, the region struggles to meet its water needs.
In response, the BCKIC Foundation, with support from the pan-IIT alumni network, IIT-IIT, launched the ‘Restore Promise of Water’ program. This initiative focuses on enhancing the water-holding capacity of Chandrapur’s tanks to combat water scarcity. Additionally, the program promotes the productive use of silt from these waterbodies to improve soil fertility, providing a sustainable boost to local agriculture and supporting the livelihoods of farmers in the region.
Details of the restoration efforts across six key tanks in the Chandrapur block:
Tank 1: Jugapadar
Location: Between Jugapadar and Nauduguda villages in Dangasorada Gram Panchayat
Restoration Period: February 27, 2023 – March 6, 2023
- Total Silt Removal Target: 10,000 Cum
- Tractor Loads Targeted: 3,571
- Tractor Loads Achieved: 3,571
- Total Silt Carted: 9,998.80 Cum
- Farmers Benefited: 55
Tank 2: Teperima Tank
Location: Between Gadadi, Tangedipa, Sundihiriba, Juba, Piskapanga, and Kalahati villages in Piskapanga Gram Panchayat
Restoration Period: March 22, 2023 – April 1, 2023
- Total Silt Removal Target: 20,000 Cum
- Tractor Loads Targeted: 7,142
- Tractor Loads Achieved: 7,137
- Total Silt Carted: 19,983.60 Cum
- Farmers Benefited: 93
Tank 3: Harishankar
Location: Between Dhelapada, Mado, and Bangaroda villages in Turiguda Gram Panchayat
Restoration Period: February 28, 2023 – March 13, 2023
- Total Silt Removal Target: 20,000 Cum
- Tractor Loads Targeted: 7,142
- Tractor Loads Achieved: 7,139
- Total Silt Carted: 19,989 Cum
- Farmers Benefited: 79
Tank 4: Kaparagangi
Location: Between Aliganda and Ghugupadar villages in Piskapanga Gram Panchayat
Restoration Period: February 27, 2023 – March 9, 2023
- Total Silt Removal Target: 20,000 Cum
- Tractor Loads Targeted: 7,142
- Tractor Loads Achieved: 7,141
- Total Silt Carted: 19,994.80 Cum
- Farmers Benefited: 87
Tank 5: Bangaroda Tank
Location: Between Bangaroda and Hemburu villages in Turiguda Gram Panchayat
Restoration Period: March 25, 2023 – April 1, 2023
- Total Silt Removal Target: 10,000 Cum
- Tractor Loads Targeted: 3,571
- Tractor Loads Achieved: 3,565
- Total Silt Carted: 9,982 Cum
- Farmers Benefited: 41
Tank 6: Chakra Tank
Location: Between Nauduguda and Dangasorada villages in Dangasorada Gram Panchayat
Restoration Period: April 2, 2023 – April 14, 2023
- Total Silt Removal Target: 20,000 Cum
- Tractor Loads Targeted: 7,142
- Tractor Loads Achieved: 7,132
- Total Silt Carted: 19,969.60 Cum
- Farmers Benefited: 94
Funding Support
India Humanity Foundation
A key contributor in "National Building" activities, focusing on community development, especially in water conservation.
Rotary Club of Raygada (Rotary District 3262)
Co-sponsor actively involved in socio-development projects, leading the project and coordinating with stakeholders.
Rotary India Water Conservation Trust (RIWCT)
Co-sponsor, known for promoting water conservation through projects like check dams and waterbody rejuvenation.
NBAW Foundation
Co-sponsor and a strategic partner, playing a vital role in project conceptualization and stakeholder coordination.