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Water, Soil & Climate Resilience

Helping Rural Households Adapt to Changing Conditions.

READS promotes practices that can help rural households manage climate-related risks. Depending on the project, this may include crop diversification, improved water management, soil-health practices, horticulture, mixed farming and local preparedness.

Pillar II

Water, Soil & Climate Resilience

Promoting watershed development, soil conservation, water harvesting and climate-responsive practices.

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Our Focus

Supporting Climate-Resilient Communities.

Explore READS' work related to climate resilience through verified initiatives, activities and community experiences.

Water, Soil & Farming Communities

Crop diversification, improved water management, soil-health practices, horticulture and mixed farming form part of READS' project work with rural households.

Fields and thatched stores beneath forested hills

Our Work

Strengthening Rural Resilience.

READS' work in water conservation, farming and natural resources, shown through its own field photographs and documented activities.

  • Water flowing over a stone check structure in a stream
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    Soil & Water Conservation

    READS' watershed activities include contour trenches, boulder structures and community farm ponds for soil and moisture conservation.

  • Mango trees with vegetable intercrops in a Wadi orchard
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    Orchard & Crop Cultivation

    Wadi orchard development combines fruit trees with seasonal vegetable cultivation as part of READS' work with farming families.

  • Farmers tending a natural farming plot
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    Natural Farming

    The NABARD JIVA project in Shankargarh-II promoted locally prepared bio-inputs and improved farm management.