Under the state government’s ambitious “Narva” development plan, the Khardhwa drain has been treated in the Hati-Chhal range complex under the Lemru Elephant Reserve Project in Dharamjaygarh Forest Division. In the financial year 2020-21, the total length of Khardhawa Nala is 2.64 km. in 168.00 ha. Ground water conservation and soil erosion treatment of forest area is being done. Due to this, due to the revival of Khardhwa Nala, its form has been transformed. A total of 89 structures like contour trench, brushwood, boulder check dam, gabion structure, pond, percolation tank and dyke are being constructed for the treatment of drain. A total amount of 64.38 lakh has been provisioned for its construction. Out of which the construction of a total of 87 structures has been completed by spending an amount of 59 lakh. To provide accommodation. 0.15 lakh cubic meter by the treatment of the drain. Water reserves will increase, so that the potential water irrigated area will be 5 hectares and 150 hectares of forest area has been successful in reducing soil erosion. Along with this, direct employment has also been made available to the villagers through construction works. Apart from this, the estimated average increase in the ground water level by the ponds and other structures constructed in the forest areas has been 5 cm. Also 0.15 lakh cubic meters. There will be direct benefit of the accumulated water. Due to which the wild animals will also get food and accommodation in the forest areas. As a result, it will also help in the prevention of incidents like elephant-human conflict. Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading