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Water Bodies Rejuvenation:

The India Humanity Foundation (IHF) is dedicated to combating water scarcity and fostering sustainable water resource management in arid and underserved regions of India.

Rejuvenating waterbodies that have silted over time. The accumulated silt is excavated, creating new lakes/reservoirs. The silt excavated is used as an organic manure for better crops, and is taken away by farmers, thereby eliminating expense for disposal of the excavated silt.

Rejuvenated water bodies recharge depleted aquifers, during monsoon season. The water is used for better irrigation and multiple crops, as well as for starting Pisciculture, etc.

Districts have transformed/rejuvenated 500 plus acres of Water bodies in the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana with lives touched.

Check Dams for Rainwater Harvesting

IHF has constructed over 500 check dams in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. These structures not only help in rainwater harvesting but also recharge groundwater and support irrigation, ensuring water availability for agriculture and daily needs. Community participation through Shramdaan fosters local ownership, enhancing sustainability and long-term impact.

Check- dams accumulates rain -water in seasonal rivers in arid areas and utilized during the remaining seasons.

The advantages of Check dams are:

  • Recharge aquifers

  • Water available for a greater period for irrigation leading to multiple crops

  • Water table rises, helps to get water in household borewells

  • Better vegetation, leading to better output by cattle.

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Waterbody Rejuvenation in Odisha

Collaborating with the Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), IHF undertook the desilting and rejuvenation of waterbodies in Chandrapur Block, Raygada District. This initiative removed 100,000 cubic meters of silt, with 99.92% efficiently utilized by 449 farmers to enrich soil fertility and boost agricultural productivity, contributing to improved livelihoods.

Key Statistics

  • Check dams constructed – 500 plus

  • Silt removed: 100,000 cubic meters.

  • Silt carted: 99,917.8 cubic meters (99.92% of the total removed).

  • Tractor loads used: Approximately 35,685.

  • Farmers benefited: 449, who utilized the silt for agriculture or other purposes.

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Environment

India Humanity Foundation (IHF) is dedicated to conserving mangroves to protect coastal ecosystems and enhance climate resilience, particularly in the Sundarbans. The foundation focuses on restoring degraded coastal areas and safeguarding plantation sites. Beyond restoration, IHF supports sustainable livelihoods such as honey cultivation and crab fattening, reducing pressure on mangrove resources and preventing deforestation. Additionally, IHF conducts community education and outreach programs to highlight the crucial ecological and protective roles mangroves play for coastal communities.

Series of Mangrove Conservation Projects undertaken in India and abroad (25+ ongoing across the world) post Glasgow COP-26 announcement by PRIP Shekhar Mehta.

Planting Hope : 6000+ NYPA Palms to Shield The Sundarbans

The Nypa palm, with its dense root structure and high salt tolerance, is nature’s answer to erosion and habitat loss. In the heart of the fragile Sundarbans delta, over 6,000 Nypa palm saplings have been planted, in the Patharpratima block to restore ecological balance and climate resilience. With rising sea levels and cyclonic extremes threatening the Sundarbans, this project is more than a plantation drive —it’s a grassroots movement to heal nature’s frontline defense. Nypa palms thrive in estuarine and tidal zones, help stabilize shorelines, prevent erosion and create habitats for countless species. India Humanity Foundation played a vital role in this initiative, offering technical support to ensure scientifically sound plantation practices and coordination with the government and other partners to align efforts and scale impact.

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Stories of Impact

Reviving Ecosystems with Nypa (A Mangrove variety) Plantations

Our commitment to restoring ecosystems has led to significant progress in our Nypa plantation initiative. With a goal of 12,000 trees, we’ve planted 6,040 seedlings over 11 km, with 7 km fenced for protection. Standing...

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Transforming water bodies and lives in Odisha

In 2023, the Restore Promise of Water (RPOW) project brought new life to the drought-affected Chandrapur block of Rayagada, Odisha. Led by India Humanity Foundation, in collaboration with Rotary India Water Conservation Trust, Rotary Club of Rayagada, NBAW Association...

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