Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Karnataka to Implement Shirapur Model for Water Conservation
The Karnataka government plans to use a successful water project called the Shirapur Model in some areas.
This model focuses on collecting rainwater and helping it soak into the ground to refill underground water supplies.
The government officials visited a village in Maharashtra to see how this works, which turned a dry area into farmland.
The project includes building structures to slow down the flow of water, which helps keep the water in the ground longer.
The goal is to make sure there is enough water for people and farming in the future.
The Karnataka government is considering implementing the Shirapur Model.
The project aims to improve groundwater levels.
It is a joint initiative of the Minor Irrigation Department and KKRDB.
Officials visited Shirapur village to study the model.
The model uses rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
- Who
- Karnataka government
- What
- Considering implementing the Shirapur Model for water conservation.
- When
- Announced recently
- Where
- Kalyana Karnataka districts and Shirapur village in Dhule district, Maharashtra
- Why
- To enhance groundwater levels and improve water availability.
- Project Goal
- Enhance groundwater levels and improve water availability
- Model Name
- Shirapur Model
- Implementing Departments
- Minor Irrigation Department and KKRDB
- Location Visited
- Shirapur village, Dhule district, Maharashtra
- Method
- Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge