Natural Resources

Study of two villages

Study of two villages - Wanaparthy and Vaddicherla shows how water availability affects farming, income, and lifestyle. Wanaparthy had better water re

Earthen dams with masonry structures

Earthen dams with masonry structures that store rainwater and help recharge groundwater. They are constructed using soil, silt, loam, clay, sand, and

Using environmental resources in ways

Using environmental resources in ways that ensure availability for future generations. It balances development needs with conservation requirements.

Methods include water sharing among farmers

Methods include water sharing among farmers, micro-irrigation (drip irrigation, sprinklers), construction of soak pits, dykes, and barriers to tap gro

Forests are renewable resources providing habitat

Forests are renewable resources providing habitat, oxygen, and numerous products. Deforestation leads to habitat loss, soil erosion, and greenhouse ga