Agartala: The Tripura government has constructed 443 earthen check dams out of a total target of 645 in Dhalai and North Tripura districts.
This is part of the Indo-German Development Cooperation (IGDC) initiative.
Among these, 427 structures were found suitable for fish farming across 126 villages in Dhalai and North Tripura districts.
The check dams are designed to control water flow, reduce soil erosion and support sustainable forest management.
The project is supported by the German development agency KfW. Started in 2020, it aims to enhance environmental conditions and bolster community resilience.
The IGDC earthen check dams initiative is a key intervention under the Climate Resilience of Forest Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Adaptive Capacities of Forest Dependent Communities in Tripura (CREFLAT) project.
These structures have multiple benefits. They enhance irrigation for local farms, provide a reliable source of water for domestic use and help retain soil moisture to support rain-fed crops and livestock.
To capitalise on this, the Tripura government has provided training on fisheries and distributed fingerlings of various fish species, including rohu, katla and grass carp, along with fish feed, lime for water quality management and fishing nets.
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