The results of the survey conducted by Amrutha Sinchana Farmer Service Federation (ASFSF), a local non-governmental organisation, were an eye opener. The village has 303 dug wells, and only 10 per cent have water round the year, whereas about 50 per cent of the wells remain dry for a period of more than three months. The yield of more than 50 per cent of these wells has recently reduced by almost 30 per cent. These results made the villagers realise that they were not on a sustainable path. Further, the awareness generation programme conducted by ASFSF strengthened their initiatives.

Inspired villagers, collectively constructed four check dams, while also installing rainwater harvesting system in their village temple. At the individual level, more than 20 households have taken up rooftop rainwater harvesting for recharge purposes. To keep their water consumption in check, villagers conducted an in-depth survey between June and August, and have decided to economise its day-to-day use.

"Strengthening village-based committee and installing a recharge dug-well in each house is our next objective", shared a villager, while discussing future plans.