Watershed Management
💧 Watershed Management & Conservation
Kattakampal Grama Panchayat - Sustainable Water Resource Management
Comprehensive watershed development projects are actively implemented in Kattakampal Panchayat, an area characterized by hilly slopes and low-lying Kole fields, to protect natural water resources and preserve groundwater levels.
🌱 1. Key Watershed Development Activities
🌊 Canal De-silting & Side-wall Protection
Renovation of major streams and canals to prevent flood risks and ensure smooth water flow.
🌾 Kole Land Water Conservation
Water retention and storage systems designed to support farming in the Thrissur-Ponnani Kole wetlands.
🌧️ Rainwater Harvesting & Pond Renovation
Deepening and restoring public ponds, check dams, and initiating community rainwater harvesting schemes.
🧱 Soil Conservation Measures
Constructing stone bunds, terraces, and pits in highland areas to prevent soil erosion.
🛠️ 2. Execution Agencies & Participation
- MGNREGS: Coordinated implementation of watershed conservation works.
- Haritha Keralam Mission: Rejuvenation of natural water streams through the 'Ini Njan Ozhukatte' initiative.
- Community Participation: Active involvement of local farming committees (Padasekhara Samithis) and residents.
🎯 3. Objectives
- Recharging groundwater levels in wells and surrounding water bodies.
- Mitigating drinking water scarcity during summer months.
- Boosting agricultural productivity in both highlands and Kole paddy fields.
