In Jharkhand, Dr Ramakantha Has Found A Way To Create Natural Ponds Without Plastic Liners

In a time when plastic liners have become the default solution for building farm ponds, one man in Jharkhand is quietly proving that water can still be held the old-fashioned way — by trusting the land itself. Dr Ramakantha, known for his work in natural farming and indigenous water conservation methods, has been demonstrating how ponds can retain water without relying on plastic sheets or synthetic materials. His approach is simple, local, and rooted in knowledge that comes directly from the soil and the surrounding forest.   But what makes the method especially interesting is what comes n...