Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Rajasthan's 'Water Warrior' Builds Dams, Transforms Villages
Amla Ruia, known as the 'Water Warrior,' is helping villages in Rajasthan by building check dams.
These dams collect rainwater and create reliable water sources.
This allows farmers to grow crops and earn more money.
Amla involves the local people in the process, which has led to the construction of hundreds of dams and ponds.
This project has brought new life and hope to the villages, resulting in significant income increases for the community.
Amla Ruia built 814 dams and 494 ponds.
The check dams transform seasonal streams into dependable water sources.
The project has impacted 1,255 villages.
Farmers' income increased due to the check dams.
Amla Ruia won the 'Water Warriors' award.
- Who
- Amla Ruia
- What
- Built check dams to harvest water.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To revive water sources and transform villages.
- Name
- Amla Ruia
- Accomplishment
- Built 814 dams and 494 ponds
- Impact
- Transformed 1,255 villages
- Income Improvement
- Rs 3,475 crore net annual income for over 18 lakh people
- Location
- Rajasthan, India