Locally defined interventions
A program of check dams, ponds and rainwater harvesting suited to the area.
Representative landscapeWater stewardship
Tamil Nadu watershed development
Community-centered watershed development with local implementation partner Hand in Hand.
THE CHALLENGE
The need behind the project.
Water stress affects agriculture, livestock, and household resilience in the communities within the program area.
THE APPROACH
How the project responds.
Check dams, ponds, and rainwater harvesting form part of a local water replenishment program, alongside community-led water governance.
SIV’S ROLE
What we bring to delivery.
SIV Impact works with the local implementation partner to connect watershed project design, delivery and community water priorities.
INTENDED VALUE
What the work aims to change.
The program aims to strengthen water security for agriculture, livestock and households in the participating villages.
PROJECT SCOPE
What delivery
brings together.
Delivery coordination
Work with implementation partners and communities to put the program into practice.
Stewardship and monitoring
Responsibilities for local care and assessment of the intended water benefits.
PROJECT GOALS
What we are
working toward.
30 million gallons/year
Water replenishment goal
4 villages
Planned program reach
Local water security
Support agriculture and livestock
How performance will be assessed
Project reporting will distinguish planned reach and replenishment goals from measured outcomes. Local monitoring and maintenance are part of assessing lasting performance.
These highlights describe project goals, design capacity and planned scope. They are not measured results.
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