Tank De-silt Project
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This project has been 100% verified, independently audited, and officially handed over to the community.
Funding Partner
Balavikasa
Corporate PartnerStatus
Completed
Beneficiaries
farmers
Verified Project
27 Years of Impact
Delivering Community Watershed & Rainwater Harvesting across Prakasam, Guntur, India
In the targeted eco-regions of Prakasam, Guntur, India, rural households faced critical bottlenecks in water scarcity, tank siltation, and declining groundwater tables. EFFORT deployed structured, on-ground field solutions to build long-term community resilience.
Direct Reach
farmers
Geographic Footprint
57 Villages
Prakasam, Guntur, India
Funding & Support
Balavikasa
Corporate Partner
Verification Status
100%
Verified & Handed Over
Addressing Root Challenges in Prakasam, Guntur, India
Tank De-silt Project. Delivered in direct partnership with Balavikasa, this project addresses core socio-economic and environmental challenges by supporting 4,250 small & marginal farmers covering 57 villages of Prakasam and Guntur Districts.
Core Strategic Objectives
Tank De-silt Project
4-Stage Execution Blueprint
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Watershed Survey & Baseline
Surveying target areas in Prakasam, Guntur, India and mobilizing beneficiaries with Balavikasa.
Technical Guidance & Training
Hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations conducted directly with Watershed Committees.
Structure Construction & De-silting
Deploying water harvesting structures and infrastructure across target communities.
Watershed Handover
Establishing community management of water assets for sustained post-project operations.
Project Action Items
Watershed Survey & Baseline
Executed baseline hydrological and topographical surveys in 57 villages.
Formed Village Watershed Committees and aligned local panchayats.
Mapped priority water harvesting locations and tank silt levels.
What This Project Achieved In Practice
Water Security
Enhanced groundwater recharge and increased irrigation water availability for crops.
Committee Capacity
Built lasting water-budgeting and structure-maintenance skills among Village Watershed Committees.
Resource Sustainability
Protected local ecosystems through groundwater recharge and reduced water-table stress.
Irrigation Efficiency
Efficient water management techniques reducing crop vulnerability during drought periods.
Household Income Growth
Reliable irrigation access translated into steadier crop yields and household income.
Community Ownership
Formed self-governing Watershed Committees to maintain assets independently alongside Balavikasa.
Moments From the Field
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Community Watershed & Rainwater Harvesting — Baseline Village Meeting
Prakasam, Guntur, India
Community Watershed & Rainwater Harvesting — Field Demonstration & Training
Prakasam, Guntur, India
Community Watershed & Rainwater Harvesting — Distribution of Bio-Inputs & Kits
Prakasam, Guntur, India
Community Watershed & Rainwater Harvesting — On-Ground Infrastructure Check
Prakasam, Guntur, India
Community Watershed & Rainwater Harvesting — Quality & Outcome Verification
Prakasam, Guntur, India
Community Watershed & Rainwater Harvesting — Official Handover & CBO Meeting
Prakasam, Guntur, India
“Long after a project closes, the practices, partnerships, and confidence it built continue working in the community.”
— Beneficiary Voice, EFFORT
The skills, water assets, and local CBO capacity established during this initiative remain fully operational today.
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