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In 1996, Sampark Sanstha began a unique initiative in Junakheda village of Jhabua district — the pond deepening movement. What started as a small water conservation effort has today grown into a people-led ecological revolution. More than just increasing water storage, this initiative has revived community participation, traditional practices, and sustainable farming methods across the region.
By deepening ponds, not only has the water retention capacity increased, but the excavated fertile soil has been used to enrich nearby farms. As a result, crop yields have improved without the need for chemical fertilizers, significantly promoting low-cost ecological farming. This initiative has now positively impacted over 40,000 hectares of land, empowering farmers to reduce input costs while enhancing productivity.
In 1996, Sampark Sanstha began a unique initiative in Junakheda village of Jhabua district — the pond deepening movement. What started as a small water conservation effort has today grown into a people-led ecological revolution. More than just increasing water storage, this initiative has revived community participation, traditional practices, and sustainable farming methods across the region.
By deepening ponds, not only has the water retention capacity increased, but the excavated fertile soil has been used to enrich nearby farms. As a result, crop yields have improved without the need for chemical fertilizers, significantly promoting low-cost ecological farming. This initiative has now positively impacted over 40,000 hectares of land, empowering farmers to reduce input costs while enhancing productivity.
What makes this effort unique is its transformation into an annual people’s movement. Every year, communities come together, reviving the traditional ‘Padji-Adji’ system — an indigenous model of collective labor and resource sharing. Through this, villagers not only share responsibilities and costs but also strengthen social bonds and promote local self-reliance.
This movement has become a climate-resilient strategy for rural communities. As water scarcity worsens due to climate change, pond deepening ensures water availability for irrigation and household use, building long-term livelihood and food security.
What makes this effort unique is its transformation into an annual people’s movement. Every year, communities come together, reviving the traditional ‘Padji-Adji’ system — an indigenous model of collective labor and resource sharing. Through this, villagers not only share responsibilities and costs but also strengthen social bonds and promote local self-reliance.
This movement has become a climate-resilient strategy for rural communities. As water scarcity worsens due to climate change, pond deepening ensures water availability for irrigation and household use, building long-term livelihood and food security.
Today, what began in one village has spread across hundreds of villages in Jhabua, evolving into a living model of modern Gram Swaraj — where people have ownership over natural resources, take collective decisions, and shape their ecological and economic futures.
Sampark Sanstha sees this not just as water or soil work, but as the foundation of a sustainable rural renaissance rooted in tradition, community, and resilience.
Today, what began in one village has spread across hundreds of villages in Jhabua, evolving into a living model of modern Gram Swaraj — where people have ownership over natural resources, take collective decisions, and shape their ecological and economic futures.
Sampark Sanstha sees this not just as water or soil work, but as the foundation of a sustainable rural renaissance rooted in tradition, community, and resilience.
SAMPARK led grassroots campaigns on water rights, GM crop resistance, and livestock policy. More than 200,000 people participated in rallies, Jal Yatras, and sammelans. The organization collaborated with the Madhya Pradesh government to co-develop the State Livestock Policy. These efforts increased community awareness and enabled inclusive policymaking with active tribal participation.
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