Khambhati Wells: Transforming Water Crisis in Gujarat!

Brackish water is a major problem in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat. However, the Khambhati Kuan is now addressing this issue. These wells, constructed in a specific way, are becoming popular in Gujarat and proving to be a boon for areas facing a drinking water crisis.

According to environmentalist Lokendra Balasaria, a native of Nohar in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan and a long-time resident of Ahmedabad, the Khambhati well is highly effective in reducing the TDS of water and solving the area’s waterlogging problems. Constructed at a cost of three and a half lakh rupees, these wells operate effectively for about 10 to 15 years, discharging 75 to 80 thousand liters of water into the ground every hour. Over the past three years, 100 such wells have been constructed in Ahmedabad city, yielding impressive results.

The unique feature of the pillar well is its design, which resembles a beehive. This design aids in reducing TDS by facilitating water submergence into the ground. DGP Patel mentioned that the well was constructed with the assistance and guidance of Lokendra Balasaria and crafted by artisan Hakim Bhai. The well is 30 feet deep and 15 feet wide, with RCC slab work yet to be completed on top.

Hasmukh Patel, Managing Director of Gujarat Police Awas Nigam, stated that the Khambhati Kuan has been constructed in such a project for the first time by Police Nigam. The well at the Ahmedabad Rural Police Headquarters is intended for water conservation. It can pump the annual water needs of 60 families into the ground. Compared to traditional recharge wells, the Khambhati Kuan is more effective due to its larger size, allowing more water to penetrate the ground. It also stores water, ensuring that during rains, water easily seeps into the ground, preventing flooding in the area.

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