Case Studies

sectors > Rural Infrastructure Development
Channeling Dreams, Reforming Lives
TAMIL NADU

THE INITIATIVE

  • Modernisation of the Lower Kiul Valley Irrigation Project

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • Farmers of the area near Kiul Valley, Bihar

THE CHALLENGE

  • The 1960 irrigation project was in an indeterminate state due to lack of maintenance; it was unable to live up to its design potential
  • Lack of proper irrigation facilities, resulting only in the harvest of kharif crops
  • Reaping both kharif and rabi produce using available resources

THE SOLUTION

  • Renovation of the canal system and construction of various service roads under NABARD’s RIDF

THE IMPACT

  • Mammoth increase in crop production
  • Improved connectivity
  • New avenues for allied activities such as fisheries have made a significant impact on the socio-economic status of locals