Community ponds lift villages near Rajasthan's Sambhar lake

Villages near Rajasthan's Sambhar lake are reporting improved water availability after new community ponds were constructed by Manthan Sanstha. In Nosal and Jhakholai, rain-fed ponds have replenished groundwater, enabled two crop seasons, and reduced migration. Local officials say expanding these structures could support long-term rural water security in the lake's surrounding settlements.