Field Activities
ASSI NALA, VARANASI
Treatment of wastewater in nalas out-falling into rivers can reduce pollution in rivers. INTACH carried out a pilot project using bioremediation treatment and cleaned Assi Nala falling into Ganga river at Varanasi.
STRENGTHENING AND EXPANSION OF GOVT. INTER COLLEGE, BHIRI
In the wake of Uttarakhand Disaster in 2013 several buildings were severely damaged including Government Inter College in Bhiri. INTACH reconstructed the college and expanded it by innovative technology of converting local landslide debris into stabilized soil block. This substantially reduce cost while utilizing local material and the project was funded by INTACH.
ON-CHANNEL TREATMENT OF POLLUTED WATER FLOW IN PALAM DRAIN
The project demonstrates treatment of flowing wastewater, utilizing bioremediation techniques of bacteria consortium, daphnia zooplankton, pisciculture and aquatic root zone treatment. The water quality has improved and foul odor is reduced at much lower cost than any conventional treatment. The 4 km stretch is also being vegetated as an ecological corridor.
ADB ASSISTED PROJECT FOR UP GRADATION OF NAINITAL LAKE PRECINCTS
The project focused on up gradation of various architectural and natural features in the hill station. Different nature walks were designed along with signage, utilities and conservation aspect for Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board.
HAUZ KHAS
The historical water body of 16 acres in south Delhi was revived by reopening connections with catchment rain inflows and by providing regular inflow of treated waste water . The water table was recharged substantially by about 2000 million liters. In situ and ex-situ treatment techniques have been employed to manage water quality . The replicable project has become a habitat for migratory birds. This pioneer project has inspired many others.
SAVING THE CHINKARAS
With the passage of winter watering holes dry out in the arid landscapes and these Chinkara turn to sources in the villages for quenching their thirst. To avert the situation INTACH proposed water holes near their habitats obviating their need to come to the villages. Several watering holes have been created at Lunavadi, Bhumbhakad, Dugar (Distt.s Barmer & Jodhpur). These hold water for more than a year serving the Chinkaras , wildlife and other livestock
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Increased reliance on chemical inputs are degrading our natural resources and deteriorating agricultural productivity, risking the economic status of farmer, food prices for city dwellers and growth of the national economy. A shift in paradigm has become a necessity where the promotion of ‘Sustainable Farming’ offers the required solution for our depleting natural resources and economic upliftment of farmers. Towards this end NHD is carrying out capacity building programs with farmers in Bundelkhand and Bharatpur region.