Rejuvenation, preservation of ‘jhora’ in Kurseong Block of Darjeeling District in West Bengal for livelihood augmentation of the local Himalayan tribal communities

Funded By: WBADMIP, Govt. of West Bengal

Project Duration: January 2021 – ongoing

Location: Darjeeling district of West Bengal, covering Kurseong, Mirik, Bijanbari, Sukiyapokhri, Rangli Rangliot blocks

About: NEWS has been implementing a minor irrigation initiative under WBADMIP in Kurseong block, focusing on spring rejuvenation. Six Water Users’ Associations have been established. Livelihood augmentation activities, including cultivation of 12.21 hectares of fruits and vegetables, fish farming by 55 WUA members, and the setup of two poly houses, have been carried out.