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          In parched Kutch, swathes of 'oasis' blooming crops

          TNN | Last updated on - May 13, 2021, 11:16 IST

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          Over the years, Khadir Beyt (island), located in the middle of a salt desert, has seen a sea change in the lives of its residents.
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          One can not only see several swathes of 'oasis' blooming with crops, but people have access to permanent water supply.
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          Things have changed for good at many villages in Banni grasslands and coastal Abdasa too.
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          The key change agent in this arid region has been ‘Holiyas’, special rainwater harvesting units.
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          ‘Holiya’ is a ‘recharge-cum-production tube-well’ that recharges rainwater in shallow natural underground aquifers.
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          The construction of ‘Holiyas’ and ponds was among the most important part of the project.
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          The project has helped 32 villages of Kutch’s most parched region achieve water security.
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          Water recharge of nearly 317.8 crore litre made possible by construction of ‘Holiyas’, renovation and construction of ponds.
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          The water conservation project has benefited livelihood of 2,200 households.
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