What Are Farm
Ponds?
Shet tale, meaning “water storage,”
involves constructing small to
medium-sized ponds within
agricultural fields. These ponds,
designed for rainwater harvesting, offer
numerous benefits to farmers, the
environment, and India’s agriculture in
general.
How They Help Agriculture
Rainwater Harvesting
Collects rain for
irrigation, reducing
reliance on groundwater.
Crop Diversification
Enables farmers to grow
diverse crops for income
and food security.
Groundwater
Recharge
Refills borewells during
dry months.
Livestock and Fish
Provides water for
animals & supports fish
farming.
Climate Resilience
Helps farmers withstand
droughts and water
scarcity.
Government Initiatives
National
Pradhan Mantri
Har Khet Ko
Krishi Sinchayee
Pani
“Per Drop
Yojana (PMKSY)
(Every Field a
More Crop”
Watering Hole)
Improves water use
efficiency and
expand irrigated
areas.
Provides end-to-end
solutions for water
storage,
distribution, and
efficient water use.
Mission for
Atal Bhujal
Sustainable
Yojana
Agriculture
(NMSA)
Encourages
efficient water use
in agriculture
through
technologies such
as drip and
sprinkler irrigation.
Promotes
sustainable
agricultural
practices, including
water-use
efficiency.
Focuses on
sustainable
management of
groundwater
resources to ensure
water availability
for future
generations.
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