Water scarcity threatens silk farming during dry seasons. We install community rainwater harvesting systems that capture monsoon rains, ensuring year-round water access for mulberry cultivation and household needs.
North East India receives abundant monsoon rainfall, yet water scarcity plagues communities during dry seasons. Climate change is making rainfall patterns increasingly unpredictable, threatening the water-intensive process of silk production.
Our rainwater harvesting programs capture and store monsoon rains for year-round use. By combining traditional water conservation wisdom with modern engineering, we ensure that communities have reliable water access for mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, and household needs.
How we secure water for communities
We map existing water sources, analyze rainfall patterns, and assess community water needs to design appropriate harvesting systems.
We learn from indigenous water management practices that have sustained communities for generations, integrating this wisdom into modern designs.
Communities participate in building harvesting structures, ensuring local ownership and the skills needed for ongoing maintenance.
We connect rainwater harvesting with broader watershed management, ensuring sustainable water availability across the landscape.
What we do to secure water resources
Installing gutters, pipes, and storage tanks to capture rainwater from home and community building roofs.
Reviving and constructing village ponds that store rainwater and recharge groundwater.
Building small structures across streams to slow water flow and increase groundwater recharge.
Restoring indigenous water harvesting structures like bamboo channels and earthen bunds.
Connecting stored rainwater to efficient irrigation for mulberry plantations.
Installing filtration systems to ensure harvested water is safe for household use.
Nagaon District, Assam
Every dry season, Priya Bora watched her mulberry plants wilt. Without water, the leaves became unsuitable for silkworms, and her family’s income suffered. The nearest water source was a 2-kilometer walk away.
With our rainwater harvesting program, Priya’s community installed rooftop collection systems and a shared storage tank. Now, even in the driest months, she has water for her mulberry garden and silkworm rearing house.
"Last dry season was the first time my mulberry stayed green throughout. My silkworms had fresh leaves every day. This water tank changed everything for us."— Priya Bora, Silk Farmer
Help us bring reliable water access to silk farming communities across North East India.