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International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2018, Volume : 6, Issue : 5
First page : (1326) Last page : (1334)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-6996

Jalkund: Low Cost Rainwater Harvesting Structure for Sustainable Livelihood of the Chandonpokpi Village, Chandel District, Manipur, India

Kangjam Sonamani Singh¹* and Haribhushan Athokpam²

¹Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farm Science Centre), Chandel District, P.O. Chandel, Manipur- 795127, India
²Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farm Science Centre), South Garo HillsDistrict, P.O. Chokpot, Meghalaya, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: sonamanisingh@gmail.com
Received: 14.09.2018  |  Revised: 24.10.2018   |  Accepted: 29.10.2018  

 ABSTRACT

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015, kharif and rabi season of 2016 and kharif season of 2017 at farmer’s field  with the objective to ensure sustainable livelihood of the hill farmers of Chandonpokpi Village, Chandel District, Manipur, India The rainwater or run-off can be harvested using eco-friendly low-cost rainwater harvesting structure called Jalkund and used for multiple purposes. A dimenstion of 5 m x 4 m x 1.5 m has been found optimum for hills. During winter months when there is no rainfall, water conserved in poly-lined ponds (Jalkund) act as a lifeline for the seasonal crops. Life-saving irrigation can be provided from these Jalkund and make the farmers earn an additional extra income through double cropping. Jalkund came as a boon for the farmers of Chandel who could cultivate a variety of vegetable crops in the dry winter months.

Key words: Sustainable livelihood, Chandonpokpi Village, Rainwater, Jalkund, and Double Cropping

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Cite this article: Singh, K.S. and Athokpam, H., Jalkund: Low Cost Rainwater Harvesting Structure for Sustainable Livelihood of the Chandonpokpi Village, Chandel District, Manipur, India, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.6(5): 1326-1334 (2018). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.6996