Kukas Farm Pond Model: Jaipur Water Conservation
Why in the news
A Rajasthan village showed how farm ponds can keep fields irrigated all year.
Key facts
- Place: Kukas, Jaipur; potential: 10 crore litres per season.
- Design: plastic-lined, fenced, on 5% of each farmer’s land.
- Model inspired by Dausa (250 farm ponds).
Benefits
- Supports rabi and kharif crops, recharges groundwater, enables livestock, horticulture and crop diversification.
- Aids climate adaptation and food security.
Exam angle
- Groundwater dependence: 99.4%.