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flag Simalgam village in Gujarat boosts water security via rainwater harvesting, reviving wells and farming through community and government efforts.

flag Simalgam village in Gujarat’s Navsari district is leading a community-driven rainwater harvesting effort under the state’s Van Kavach initiative, using recharge pits and a large 14x10 meter harvesting structure to capture runoff from three villages. flag This has raised the local water table, revived dried wells, improved soil fertility, and boosted agriculture. flag Supported by government programs and local groups, the project demonstrates how grassroots action and state backing can combat groundwater scarcity in drought-prone areas, offering a scalable model for rural water security.

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