Agriculture in Vidarbha is mostly rain-fed therefore; expected Kharif crop production could not be possible due to below average annual rainfall and even the erratic rainfall pattern since last 4-5 years.   Consequently, cumulative effect of below average rainfall resulted in reduction of area under Rabbi Crops. Generally, rainy season exits in September but onward September erratic rainfall has always captured farmers in to trouble and the crops within arm’s reach are destroyed. This is the crucial factor that, the farmers are entirely stuck up in vicious circle of natural calamities

There are very small or medium irrigation project in the area therefore, very moderate area is under irrigation through canal and most of the irrigation is carried out through wells.  The rainwater fallen on earth travels unchecked to small drains, drains to Nalas, Nalas to river and river to sea. If, this rain water is systematically harvested and stored by  creating suitable structures, this could cater drinking water need and remaining can be used for irrigation purpose. Simultaneously, the wells nearby these structures will get recharged and more area could be brought under irrigation. Considering this fact, Rasikashraya has undertaken soil and water conservation measures for abundant water availability by creating rain water harvesting structures in rivulets with the cordial support of NAAM Foundation