Sunken gully pits
Type: Technologies
Creation: 2011-06-05 14:22 Updated: 2019-04-04 13:59
Compilers: SATYANARAYANA SAHU
Reviewers: Fabian Ottiger, Alexandra Gavilano
Country/ region/ locations where the Technology has been applied and which are covered by this assessment
- Country: India
- Region/ State/ Province: ORISSA
- Further specification of location (e.g. municipality, town, etc.), if relevant: ORISSA/NUAPADA/MAHANADI/CHAKAPADA
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Description of the SLM Technology
Short description of the Technology
Runoff management pit in the gully with provision of waterway for excess runoff water.
Detailed description of the Technology
Adopted in 4-8% sloped gully at an interval varying from 20 M to 30 M . Pits are dug on the upsteam of the bund with graded slope or the upsteam of the pits. Also having provision of safe water disposal. Purpose: 1. Reduction in flow velocity 2. Withheld and impound the flow water 3. Ground water recharge 4. Increase in soil moisture regime 5. For supplemental irrigation by the middle and lower reach structure. Establishment/maintenance: Turfing, Placing in position of displaced boulder. Excavation of deposited earth from the pit. Environment: User friendly, Low maintenance, Promotes vegetation,Eco-friendly
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