Quenching the thirst of wild animals in the deep forests of Bidar district
The Hindu
Taking serious note of the water crisis in deep forests in Bidar district, Swabhimana Geleyara Balaga has swung into action to quench the thirst of wild animals this year too.
Taking serious note of the water crisis in deep forests in Bidar district, Swabhimana Geleyara Balaga has swung into action to quench the thirst of wild animals this year too.
A team consisting of nearly 30 youths has dug saucer pits, constructed artificial ponds and concrete rings to store drinking water for animals.
Swabhimana Geleyara Balaga president Chandrakant Padshetty told The Hindu that due to persistent heat wave and high temperature, water ponds and natural water reservoirs have dried during the summer.
And, for the last four years, the balaga has been providing water for wild animals.
“Our team took this initiative during a summer four years ago and we planned to provide water in the forests from March to May-end. We carry around 1,500 litres to 2,000 litres of water into the forests in plastic drums every day and fill the water ponds and saucer pits,” he said.
The team has over the years constructed 20 cement rings and a dozen artificial water ponds and saucer pits in the forests covering the thick patches coming in the Bidar and Humnabad ranges and, also, a portion of Nirna, Algood and Manhalli forests in the Basavakalyana range.
The team of animal lovers has also made a video to inspire conservationists and youths to join it in the endeavour.
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