Environment

Integrated watershed programmeThis programme is also being implemented in 1000 Ha. of 2 villages of Rajgarh block. Under this program suitable soil and water conservation, rain water harvesting, afforestation are being adopted to improve land productivity. The programs are planned and implemented by the village committee and BCT act's as a catalyst and provides technical support. To educate the farmers about the progress made in the field of agriculture and livestock management farmers are sent to various exhibitions and fairs. Improved / new varieties of seeds are also distributed. Demonstration of horticulture development through drip irrigation has also been promoted. The village youths were also sponsored for 3 months agricultural training to universities where they learn about new techniques and methods of agriculture production. To solve the endemic problem of Drinking Water TCI has constructed 39 dug wells and 37 rain water harvesting storage tanks called kunds.

Planting

Afforestation work is being done to reclaim the productivity and to fulfill the fuel and fodder requirements of the community. About 3,28,600 saplings in 330 Ha. land of 15 villages has been planted. Seeds of Dhaman grass has been sown to prevent shifting sand dunes and to check surface run-off and also provides green fodder. About 1,35,000 seedlings for plantation on community lands, public places and village schools have also been distributed.