Around 61,811 climate victim households to get water in BarindBy Md Aynal HaqueRAJSHAHI, Nov 15, 2023 (BSS) - Around 61,811 households consisting of2,48,351 populations victimized badly by the climate vulnerabilities will getwater in the drought-prone Barind area. The beneficiaries will be given knowledge on how the communities can reducethe need for extracted water from ground sources and to reduce contaminationof surface water with pesticides, sediment, metals, and fertilizers. It will also work for creating demand for improvements to the availabilityand standard of water services in the communities and build awareness. Focus will be given on supplementary irrigation through preserved surfacewater, promoting water efficient technology to save ground water and preserverain water in the natural reservoir, including canal, beel, pond. In addition to drinking and irrigation water, the project will focusinitially on community institution building and awareness-raising in thecommunities as there is demand for improved water management systems.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha November 15, 2023 05:51 UTC