IWMP-1 - Commissionerate of Rural Development Gujarat State

4.3.2. Watershed Development Works:
Watershed development works are to be done during second phase of watershed project. A multi-tier ridge to valley sequence approach
should be approached towards implementation of watershed development projects. A net budget of 50 percent is allotted for this work.
Ridge Area Treatment Plans:
It is very important to treat the ridge as this is where the major water resources originate. This involves mainly hilly and forest region in
Sankoi watershed. For the ridge area treatment of Sankoi watershed following structure are been Proposed after interaction among Gram sabha,
watershed committee, Range Forest Officer (RFO), Project Manager and other field staff of project.
1. Check dam
2. Contour trench
3. Gully plug
4. Stone bunding
5. Farm bunding
1. Check dams
Check Dam is a structure constructed using cement and concrete across the river of comparatively wider water channel. This structure is
preferred where the height of both the banks of river is considerably high and the width of river channel or stream is less.
Advantages of check dams
The advantages of check dams are that they store surface water for use both during and after the monsoon. They help in ground water
recharge of the area. Recharge of water helps in raising the water table in the area. Avaiability of water ensures the increase of agricultural yield
by multi-cropping.
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