The villagers of Budha Budhi in Bihar had long been seeking a check dam and approached various organizations for support . However, they were quoted exorbitant costs ranging from ₹2.5 to ₹6.5 crores, and no progress was made. When they approached us, the structure was finally built at a cost of ₹19 lakhs from sponsors and ₹18 lakhs contributed by the villagers. In the very first year, the dam filled to overflowing, directly benefiting 40 downstream villages. Noticing surplus water still remaining in the dam, the villagers took the initiative to build a canal . This massive effort now serves 70 additional villages . Today, this single check dam and canal system supports the water needs of 110 villages, impacting a population of over 30,000. Within a year, there was a significant boost in agriculture and livestock productivity, positively transforming the lives of over 30,000 villagers and laying the foundation for lasting prosperity across generations.
Before Construction
After Construction
| Storage Capacity | 16.8 Crore Litres |
| Impacted Villages | 5 |
| Lives Benefited | 1840 Families |
| Name of Sponsor | Rotary International |
| Sponsor Contribution | Rs. 22,46,774/- |
| Villager Contribution | By way of Labour |
| Storage Capacity | 6.72 Crore Litres |
| Impacted Villages | 1 |
| Lives Benefited | 510 Families |
| Name of Sponsor | Island Star Mall Developers |
| Sponsor Contribution | Rs. 15,29,620/- |
| Villager Contribution | Rs. 6,08,000/- |
| Storage Capacity | 0.26 Crore Litres |
| Impacted Villages | 1 |
| Lives Benefited | 30 Families |
| Name of Sponsor | Ashok Ruia (PML) |
| Sponsor Contribution | Rs. 200,053/- |
| Villager Contribution | Rs. 78,650/- |
| Benefits | It promotes sustainable, diversified farming and provides multiple income opportunities for farmers. For eg: Fish farming, Crop cultivation, Greenhouse farming, Fruit plantation, Animal husbandry and chicken farms. Irrigation methods: The farmers use drip irrigation for efficient water use along with traditional field irrigation. |
A total of approximately Rs. 59.17 crores sponsors' donations and Rs. 25.82 crores villagers' contribution has been spent on this work so far. The total annual net earnings of the villagers in the year 2024 were approximately Rs. 3,475 crores, and the same seems to be repeated and will continue to grow year after year. Our most expensive check dam has cost Rs. 36 lakhs of sponsor's money and has transformed 10 villages with an approximate total population of 10,000 people. Thus, per person, we have spent a meagre sum of Rs. 360/-. This amount, once spent, will bring prosperity and abundance to several villages for generations to come. In fact, with little sustained maintenance done by the villagers themselves, it becomes an eternal source of prosperity.
₹ 729.76 Crores ( YEAR - 2023 )
Income before Construction by Agriculture
₹ 3,475 Crores ( YEAR - 2024 )
Income after Construction by Agriculture & Livestock
Over 18 lakh (approximately)
Impacted population by check dams
