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Water User Groups Strengthening Program

An extensive NRM program in Prakasam district focusing on community-led water body creation and sustainable agriculture adoption.

Prakasam, AP
NRM
Completed 2020–2023
10,250 farmers reached

The story

How the work runs on the ground.

Funded by ITC Limited, Kolkata, this massive 16.95 Crore project empowered 10,250 farmers across the Prakasam district to create water bodies and manage soil moisture. The core intervention involved establishing Water User Groups (WUGs) to take ownership of local water resources and ensuring the longevity of sustainable agricultural practices.

Outcomes

What this project has delivered.

10,250Farmers Reached

16.95CrCrores Budget

Voices from the field

“Water User Groups brought our village together to secure our future.”

Program Beneficiary, Prakasam

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