Short movies on "Ground Water" from the popular video site, YouTubeUnderstanding Groundwater and using Hydrogeology in Watershed Programmes 'Every Drop Counts' shows how to channel rainwater and surface water to recharge groundwater via open wells. Tankas (underwater tanks) are an excellent solution to tackle water scarcity and conserve our ground water.Courtesy- Barefoot College, Time- 11:30 minutes
A 15 day 'Theatre and Communication' workshop was held by water related NGOs from 12 states. This movie demonstrates the accomplishments of synergy and how after this workshop theatre was used in hundreds of schools to convey water related messages to the community.
Courtesy- Ministry of Water Resources, Time- 16:45 minutes
This movie shows an amazing feat of constructing an underground 400,000 litre tank at the Barefoot College in Tilonia, Rajasthan to capture every drop of rain and surface water in surrounding area. It depicts the success of a community managed, community controlled and community owned low-cost ground water recharge method.
Courtesy- Barefoot College, Time- 8:30 minutes
"Oru Oorula Oru Oorani": The film highlights the problems and solutions for drinking water in drought prone districts of Tamil Nadu. Ooranis are village ponds that were engineered several centuries ago to harvest rainwater. The villagers came together to revive the ooranis and found an enduring solution to the water problems. Time: 14mins