Overview:

In water-scarce and saline-prone Ghoramara Island, climate change has intensified irrigation and drinking water shortages. Traditional diesel pumps added to economic strain and environmental degradation. SEED introduced a solar-powered deep tubewell solution to ensure year-round access to freshwater for farming and domestic use.

This climate-smart irrigation system reduces dependency on fossil fuels while improving agricultural yields, health outcomes, and water security for the island’s marginalized communities.

Impact:

• Provide year-round irrigation to 60 smallholder farmers, minimizing climate-induced crop losses.
• Enhanced food security by supporting vegetable and paddy cultivation in saline-sensitive areas.
• Ensured safe drinking water access for 150 families, reducing waterborne illnesses.
• Eliminated the need for diesel pumps, cutting energy expenses by ₹1,000–1,200/month per household.
• Improved school attendance among children by reducing water-fetching burdens on girls.
• Boosted climate resilience through groundwater recharge and sustainable water management.