Mawtawar Multi Purpose Mini Gravity Storage Dam – Mawlai C&RD Block Office
Mawtawar Multi-Purpose Mini Gravity Storage Dam
Nomination
- Mawtawar village, with a population of 10,180 people across 2,541 households, faced severe water scarcity due to the growing population.
- The existing PHE water supply scheme was inadequate to meet drinking and domestic water needs.
- Reliance on a natural aquifer (Wahkdait) proved unsustainable as discharge declined over time.
- Lack of sufficient storage capacity during monsoon runoff to ensure a year-round water supply.
- Funding limitations made it difficult to undertake large-scale water storage solutions.
Achievements
- Daily pumping of ~5.5 lakh litres of potable water to supply 2,500 households.
- Reliable year-round water source for drinking, domestic, and agricultural use.
- Boost to rural livelihoods and farming resilience through reduced water scarcity.
- Potential for local tourism and recreational activities around the dam site.
- Improved health and quality of life by reducing dependence on unsafe sources.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Community & Rural Development Department
Sub-Category: State Government – Community & Rural Development Department
Project: Mawtawar Multi Purpose Mini Gravity Storage Dam
Start Date: 2-02-2019
Organisation: Mawlai C&RD Block Office
Respondent: Kynmawlang S Nongdhar
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Level: Executive
For more information, please contact:
Kynmawlang S Nongdhar at ksnongdhar@gmail.com
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