World Environment Day – 5 June 2021
World Environment Day was celebrated in 6 villages in Osmanabad district (Maharashtra) under Wasundhara Village development program supported by Tata Project Limited (TPL). Theme for the year 2021 is Ecosystem Restoration i.e. trying to balance the ecosystem by preventing damage (changes caused by global warming and its adverse effects on agriculture). What can/should we do to prevent ecosystem damage was the major topic of discussion in village meetings organized on this occasion.
Through project interventions since last 8 months, some good practices are introduced to prevent ecological damage which includes Climate resilient agriculture, organic farming, water conservation, water management, soil conservation, & soil health improvement. Key representatives of Village Development Committee (VDC), Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) and WOTR team participated in the meetings. Along with discussions, Tree plantation drive was also initiated & resolution was made to plant and protect more trees in private as well as common lands in the upcoming rainy season. Village wise participation details are presented in below table.
Sr. No |
Village name |
VDC |
SMS |
Farmers |
Male |
Female |
Total |
1 |
Sawargaon |
4 |
9 |
18 |
22 |
9 |
31 |
2 |
Antarwali |
6 |
0 |
20 |
21 |
5 |
26 |
3 |
Tintraj |
2 |
1 |
7 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
4 |
Jaywantnagar |
3 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
Nanajwadi |
1 |
0 |
16 |
17 |
0 |
17 |
6 |
Bedarwadi |
4 |
9 |
1 |
5 |
9 |
14 |
|
Total |
20 |
19 |
69 |
82 |
26 |
108 |