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De-siltation carried out in six pond by ACF and the local community during increased the total pond capacity by 33,699 cu mt. The availability of additional water was utilised by the villagers in their farms and homes. In addition, four new check dams were constructed and one was repaired. This development has greatly benefited the villages of Devrani, Maldi and Mopar. The ground water recharge due to the check dams has made 15 hand pumps usable in the area. Ten new hand pumps were installed in the surrounding villages for drinking water.
To promote the use of non conventional energy, 25 biogas plants were constructed with support from the Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Authority (CREDA). This initiative has helped the people save money, conserve non-renewable energy sources, reduce pollution and health hazards, and given the women a respite from their cumbersome domestic chores. Construction of 350 smokeless chulhas was undertaken in the year and Self Help Group(SHG) members were trained to build the chulhas.
Wadis were promoted amongst farmers, especially those with small fields and low fertility lands. Saplings of ber, amla, lemon and custard apple were planted and training and inputs were provided to the farmers. The survival rate of horticulture plants was found to be about 80%. ACF in partnership with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in one of the projects on wadis development for tribals.
Intercropping, in which seasonal vegetables are grown along with pulses like arhar, urad and gram has been encouraged in the villages and has resulted in an increase in the total cultivated land. For the first time, demonstration of Systematic Rice Intensification (SRI) was taken up on 43 acres of land. Kitchen garden kits were provided to farmers to promote cultivation of vegetables and vermi-compost pits were also constructed.
Animal treatment camps were held regularly with the State Veterinary Department of Chhattisgarh. Animals were vaccinated, de-wormed and treated for parasitic infections, sterility, minor infections and injuries. Several hundred artificial inseminations were carried out in the villages.
ACF is supporting 26 Government schools in the area for their overall improvement. Computer education is provided in five schools, benefitting around 3500 students. Schools have been helped to build their infrastructure by constructing boundary walls, toilets and kitchen sheds and Roof Rain Water Harvesting Structures, providing hand pumps, sports gear, teaching aids, mats and furniture, and establishing libraries. Efforts are being made to revive the Village Education Committees (VECs) and hand over the responsibility of the schools to them. Workshops are organised for teachers; local women have been inducted and trained as volunteers to conduct classes when teachers are not available.
With the help of doctors health camps were organised for seven villages. health awareness camps were also organised. For school children from 5 schools, health checks were carried out and students and their parents were provided with information on health and sanitation.
The construction of toilets by the community continued under the Health and Hygiene Programme. The Village Health Functionaries (VHFs) organised khelwadis for young children, where they inculcated awareness about health and hygiene through games and songs. Health and other community welfare issues such as sanitation, water supply and road development were placed before the Panchayat.
Self Help Groups(SHGs) are gaining momentum in Bhatapara and these groups regular hold meetings where monthly savings and inter-loan are undertaken. Some groups are involved in income generating activities such as paper plate and papad making. ACF is supporting SHGs interested in micro-enterprises by offering a revolving fund.
Under infrastructure development, cemented ghats were constructed, a community centre was built, school and village boundary walls were erected, roads and culverts were laid and street lights were installed. These activities have helped the community improve their daily life.
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