Construction/repair of cement concrete dams
Beneficiary:
The use of dams to store water after the monsoon season, i.e., the reservoirs in the river/dams, the recharge of wells through seepage, and the breeding and comfort of animals and birds
Benefits:
Recharging of wells through seepage and provision of drinking water for animals and birds. Indirectly increasing irrigation capacity.
How To Apply
Good quality hard rock should be available at a shallow depth for the foundation. The banks of the drain should be high enough.Good quality gravel and sand should be available for the filling. A mixer and vibrator should be used for the filling. The depth of the foundation should not be more than the height of the embankment above the ground. The plan should fit within the financial parameters fixed by the government from time to time.