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Inside Rural Uttar Pradesh's Water Revival: The Art of Living's Groundbreaking Efforts
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....nside Rural Uttar Pradesh's Water Revival: The Art of Living's Groundbreaking Efforts<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 3-11-2025<BR>PTI<BR>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir) Farmers across Uttar Pradesh are reclaiming their fields, livelihoods, and dignity as The Art of Living’s river rejuvenation projects breathe life back into once-depleted landscapes. Under the guidance of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi S....
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....hankar, these initiatives are reviving rivers, recharging groundwater, and turning flood-prone villages into resilient, water-secure farming communities. A Land of Extremes For decades, farmers in western Uttar Pradesh endured a cruel paradox - weeks of flooding during the monsoon followed by parched fields in summer. In Ladaura Narayanpur of Chamraua block, persistent waterlogging once made ....
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....it impossible to harvest crops without wading through flooded fields. Yet nearby, others struggled with the opposite crisis, as wells dug to depths of 130 to 140 feet yielded only scant water. This cycle of scarcity and excess is what The Art of Living Social Projects set out to transform. Partnering with the Uttar Pradesh government and corporate collaborators, AOL combined modern hydro-engine....
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....ering with grassroots mobilisation to restore balance - reducing flooding, replenishing aquifers, and strengthening farmer resilience. “Rivers are not just bodies of water. They carry our culture, our economy, and our very life. To revive a river is to revive life itself,” says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose vision has inspired the rejuvenation of over 72 rivers and tributaries, benefi....
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....ting 3.4 crore people across 20,000 villages in India. Science Meets Tradition In Rampur district, results are already visible. Over 100 villages have witnessed tangible change, with 300 recharge shafts dug across 132 ponds, supported by 15 injection wells and a pioneering sub-surface dyke - a feat once thought impossible in alluvial plains. Engineers used geophysical surveys to locate unde....
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....rground clay layers beneath the Kosi tributaries and built a barrier of perforated PVC pipes, cement, and slurry to slow sub-surface water flow - allowing groundwater to recharge instead of draining away. Sub-surface dykes were previously considered unfeasible in this terrain, but with careful planning and local collaboration, The Art of Living Social Projects was able to build them efficiently....
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.... and cost-effectively. The impact has been profound. Wells near the dyke now hold water longer, and fields that once stayed flooded for weeks dry out within 8 to 10 days, enabling timely harvests. Irrigation costs have dropped, as pumps now need to run fewer hours for the same yield. Bundelkhand’s Droughts and the Return of the Revati In Bundelkhand’s rocky terrain, where floods and dr....
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....oughts have alternated with devastating regularity, The Art of Living Social Projects has delivered a remarkable turnaround. In partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Ashirvad Pipes, and the local administration, teams constructed 238 recharge structures in Lalitpur district. According to government reports, groundwater levels have risen by 5 to 6 feet in parts of Birdha block. T....
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....he most symbolic success is the revival of the Revati river. Forgotten for decades, the Revati now flows through six gram panchayats. What began in 2022 with just two recharge shafts has expanded to 246, transforming both the hydrology and morale of the region. Local leaders have replaced water-intensive eucalyptus trees with native species like neem and jamun, enhancing soil stability and biodive....
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....rsity. Earlier, water stagnated for weeks and harvests were delayed. Now, recharge structures clear the water in days, allowing farmers to harvest rice on time. Building Awareness and Ownership Over 16,000 villagers have attended Jal Jagrukta Shivir (Water Awareness Camps), learning how daily choices affect long-term water security. This integration of science, sustainability, and communit....
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....y participation has earned recognition from the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Rural Development. In Magermau, Rampur, a pond refilled by recharge shafts has eased long-standing worries about water availability for cattle, allowing farmers to plan their sowing without fear. Water Wisdom in Action For regions long resigned to drought and despair, these projects offer not just re....
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....stored groundwater - but restored hope. The Art of Living Social Projects’ water rejuvenation initiative is emerging as a solution for water crisis in India. By combining scientific precision, community ownership, and spiritual leadership, it bridges the gap between ecological restoration and social transformation. As rivers flow again and farmlands flourish, it reminds us that when human wil....
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....l works in harmony with nature, both the land and its people flourish. About The Art of Living Social Projects The Art of Living, a non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organisation founded in 1981 by world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has been at the forefront of water conservation efforts in India. In collaboration with the Government of Ind....
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....ia and leading corporate entities, the organisation undertakes large-scale projects to address water scarcity and revive ecosystems across the country. Get involved, donate now: NGO for Water Conservation in India, Top NGO in India for Social Projects Follow: www.instagram.com/artofliving.sp Like: www.facebook.com/artoflivingsocialprojects Post: x.com/artofliving_sp Message: www.linkedin.....
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....com/showcase/artofliving-sp (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI<BR> News - Press release - PIB....