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Pond Restoration in Radhadkrishnapur Village

Pond Restoration in Radhadkrishnapur Village
  • Supported By: Bansal Foundation
  • Coverage: Radhakrishnapur, Sagardwip, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
  • Duration: 2018
  • Beneficiaries: 1,000 Households
  • Objective: To restore and enhance the freshwater capacity of community ponds in saline-prone areas for domestic and multiple-use purposes.

Project Overview

SEED undertook the restoration of 15 community ponds covering a total area of 1.25 hectares in Radhadkrishnapur village. The restoration work included scientific desilting, repair of breached embankments, and salinity barrier reinforcements. The initiative focused on improving water availability in a region with limited groundwater potential and high surface water salinity due to tidal floods. These ponds now serve as reliable sources of water for daily domestic needs and small-scale agricultural activities.

Impact So Far

  • Revived 15 community ponds, increasing freshwater storage capacity by approximately 1.25 hectares, benefiting over 1,000 villagers with improved access to clean water for domestic use and irrigation.
  • Enabled year-round irrigation for over 40 acres of farmland, allowing marginal farmers to cultivate at least two cropping cycles annually, including kitchen gardens and small-scale horticulture units.
  • Prevented salinization through reinforced pond embankments and community-led monitoring, reducing saltwater intrusion during tidal surges and monsoons.
  • Enhanced water security in a chronically saline-prone region, significantly decreasing dependence on seasonal or contaminated water sources and improving resilience against drought and climate variability.

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