WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT FUND PROGRAMME (WDF):

DOVE has been successfully implementing the Watershed programmes with the kind assistance of NABARD. With NABARD assistance, we are implementing WDF (Water Shed Development Fund) programmes at Koher and Jharasangam Mandals of Medak District, Tandur Peddemul, Bantawarm and Basheerabad Mandal of Vikarabad / Ranga Reddy with people’s participation.

The objectives of this programme are (a) to improve water table levels by constructing different types of Water Harvesting structures like Check dams, Farm pads, Percolation tanks, Gabion-structures, Contour trenches and so on. (b) to ensure the prevention of soil erosion through conservation technique such as Gully control works Rock fill dams, Continuous contour trenches etc., (c) to improve horticulture and social forestry by raising nurseries and distribution of saplings, grafting etc.,

The technical parameters for selection of Watershed programme are Top sheet based on drainage line pattern, waste land, erosion status, location status etc., after visiting the area and discussion with community.  In addition  to this, we gather (a) the socio-economic details, (b) area not covered under any other programme, (c) ground water table depth,  (d) continuous migration of people in search of livelihood, (e) evidence of farmers own struggle to improve their land and water resources etc.,

We are implementing Water Development Programme with Holistic Approach, with 100% people participation and people involvement, with transparency and as per Govt. guidelines. For achieving this, our team has to spend considerable time to make them understand this programme and the benefits accrued thereof. People in that area have to put Shramadan in the beginning.  The Shramadan process resulted in developing a sense of solidarity and collective commitment among the people to develop their village. People have developed confidence in their collective strength.  They were very happy that they have done something very special in their area.  Motivation Camps were organized and have generated good understanding and motivation among the watershed community people.