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Solar-Powered Stone-Pitched Jholakundi Irrigation System for Summer Vegetable Cultivation

Jholakundi
solar irrigation
highland farming
water storage
vegetable cultivation
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overview

The stone-pitched Jholakundi with a solar-operated irrigation system, developed under an RKVY-funded project by ICAR–IISWC Sunabeda and the Directorate of Soil Conservation, Odisha, enables year-round vegetable cultivation in the Eastern Ghats. Designed as a deep, circular water storage structure equipped with a 1 HP solar pump, it enables farmers to cultivate vegetables even during peak summer when water scarcity is severe, thereby enhancing livelihoods, water efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

  • 8

    TRL

  • 60

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 0

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Farmer Empowerment –Promotes self-reliant irrigation access.
  • Climate Resilience –Conserves water and reduces emissions.
  • Scalable Model –Replicable across dryland and hilly terrains.

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Contact Developer

Dr M. Madhu

ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun

Email: director[dot]iiswc[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in

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