By Atul Lekhra | Manager Online Donor Communication
Rawla is a little hamlet in Pareda village of southern Rajasthan. Here, given the low amount of rainfall, there was only one crop that was grown in a given year. The productivity could only suffice the families hunger for the next three months. Ultimately, the farmers had to migrate to far off towns to work as migrant labors.
The villagers raised the issue to Seva Mandir and it was decided that a watershed management system would be established in their village. This system usually comprises of bunds, trenches, small and medium sized dams which channelize rain water to the fields and prevents runoffs.
After the soil and water treatment through water shed activities, now the farmers in Rawla grow three crops in a year. The productivity is not just restricted to subsistence but is now commercialized. The farmers are food secured throughout the year and don’t have to leave their families behind to make the ends meet.
“I had to work in restaurants in Ahmedabad and Surat to feed my family. Now I produce enough for the family and also sell the produce. I am not just food secured but am also looking ahead to a brighter future of my children” – Daulat (a farmer)
“Being totally dependent on rainfall, we could only grow one crop and that would be over even before we knew. Today, I produce 800 Kg of which I sell 300 Kg and keep the rest for my family” – Makhan (another farmer)
It gives me immense happiness to say that this would not have been possible without your faith and consistent support. Also, I would take this opportunity to share with you that Bonus day is round the corner on 16th September from 9 AM EDT. The donations made on bonus day will be matched up to 30%. That means we would be able to expand further and hence would appeal to you to support us on 16th September.
We would love to hear from you on your side of thoughts and to know why you would be interested to be associated with the cause. Please do reach out to me at atul.lekhra@sevamandir.org
Thank you for joining hands with us! I am sure we can really make a difference in the lives of these poor farmers and providing them a sustained future.
Warm Regards,
Atul Lekhra
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By Atul Lekhra | Manager Online Donor Communication
By Atul Lekhra | Manager Online Donor Communication
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