Across rural India, millions of farmers face the dual challenge of water scarcity and soil degradation. Unpredictable rainfall, depleted groundwater, and lack of irrigation infrastructure have left small and marginal farmers vulnerable. At CCD, we believe that sustainable water management is the key to long-term agricultural prosperity and our interventions are proving that it works.

Through large-scale desilting of tanks, restoration of water bodies, and creation of decentralized water storage systems, CCD has enabled farmers to grow more even with less rainfall. These interventions are low-cost, community-driven, and deeply rooted in traditional knowledge, yet backed by scientific execution.

How CCD’s Water-Centric Interventions Support Farming:
• Tank desilting and restoration: By removing silt from old village tanks and water bodies, CCD not only increases water holding capacity but also enriches the farmland when silt is spread across fields.
• Improved groundwater recharge: Desilted tanks allow rainwater to percolate into the ground more efficiently, recharging aquifers and increasing access to well water for irrigation.
• Enhanced cropping cycles: With better water availability, farmers are now able to shift from single seasonal cropping to double or even triple cropping in some areas.
• Climate resilience: Rejuvenated farmland can withstand dry spells better and is less dependent on erratic monsoons or external irrigation systems.
• Farmer-led execution: The entire process is planned and implemented with the participation of local farmer cooperatives ensuring community ownership and long-term impact.

Tangible Outcomes from CCD’s Work So Far:
• 3.8 billion litres of water storage capacity created
• 952 acres of farmland rejuvenated through silt application
• Over 19,000 acres of land treated to improve water retention and soil fertility
• Visible rise in groundwater levels in treated regions
• Increased crop yields and reduced migration from villages

This is not just about water it’s about restoring dignity to farming. CCD’s work is showing that environmental restoration can go hand-in-hand with rural prosperity. When land is revived, livelihoods are revived too.