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Chintamani, located in Chikballapur district is a semi-arid area which experiences erratic rainfall during the monsoon. Most of the villages do not have sufficient green cover and availability of water resources is scarce.
- The district lacks green cover
- Villages suffer from acute shortage of water
- Water table in this region is very low
- Less water in the sole pond located in the identified village for plantation drive
Areas of support | Activities | Estimated Costs |
Community Tree plantation | Planting drive – Around 5000 indigenous plants will be planted which will improve the green cover here. | INR 3,00,000/- per year |
Engage villagers in plantation drive to increase their income | Involve local people in planting trees and enable them to improve their financial condition by paying them salaries/ labour charges | INR 1,50,000 per year |
Rejuvenate sole pond in this area | Ensuring that the pond is always filled with water by planting trees and undertaking regular cleaning | INR 50,000 per year |