“Ground Water Development Techniques under Water Cup” Bidal Village Dist. Satara

Abstract

Abstract: Paani Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization actively engaged in drought prevention and watershed management in the state of Maharashtra, India. Founded by Indian actor Amir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao, the foundation is led by CEO Satyajit Bhatkal. The state of Maharashtra has a history of recurring droughts and severe water scarcity over the past few years, including the significant drought in 2013. Approximately one-third of the state falls within the semi-arid climatic zone. Due to the impact of climate change, rainfall patterns have become increasingly erratic. The state's irrigation coverage is only 16% of the total cultivated area, significantly lower than the national average of 42%. As a result, there has been excessive use of bore wells, leading to a rapid decline in groundwater levels. In 2015, the state government officially declared that 60% of its villages were facing a "drought-like condition," meaning their crop yields were less than 50% of the normal yield in the state. This condition currently affects 23,811 out of the state's 39,453 villages, resulting in a significant drop in agricultural output for the year, as stated by officials.