Project 53 (Donated cost US$4750): Installed a Water Wheel in Ajirsh Village ( 24 families) in Bartang Valley, Rushan District, to irrigate a new farmland with water from the bordering river
Funding: Mithoo and Nabat of Calgay voluntarily contributed US$3,500
Ajirsh Village
Pre-Project Situation
There is 4 ha of unused arable land. It has good quality of soil and can be used for increasing the production of vegetables and fruits.
But, unfortunately the main challenge has been lack of water for irrigation.
The water reaches the village in late spring, in the month of May. This delays the cultivation period and consequently, the delayed harvesting period coincides with the rainy season in fall, and the rain damages some crops.
Also, they are unable to irrigate and farm 4ha of additional land they have on the the other side of the river (shown below) that borders the Village.
Additional area that wll be now farmed
Project Scope
HfP will fund an installation of a water pump to draw water from the river to irrigate the land in the Village and also the land across the river.
Project Scope
Expected Benefits
– Additional 4 Ha of land will be cultivated, which will result in increase the production by the households of the village.
– The cultivation period will start earlier which will result in increase of the produced crops.
– Above mentioned benefits, will increase the income of the households and improve their nutritional status.
Items donated by HfP
Construction/Installation by the Village
Completed Project
Cultivation of wheat and potatoes
Feedback received from the Village
Date of the Feedback: July, 2023
From the Chief Oshurmamadov P (mobile ph: 938549394 ) of the Ajirsh Village, received after the completion of the above project no. 53:
Project: Donated assistance: Water wheel pump.
Is the irrigation system providing adequate water?
Yes the amount of water is
Are there any sections in the channel which are not stable and interrupt the water supply from time to time?
Since the water is provided by a water wheel, there is no unstable section of it.
Is there any improvement needed?
No
Are you farming the way we expect you to, as per our agreement?
Yes
Do you now have 1 large collective farm or multiple smaller collective farms
It is one medium collective farm
How big is it?
There are 7 members of the collective farm for 0.5 Ha of land
What items have you grown in the 1st year, following the new irrigation system?
Potato, onion and carrots
Does your farming produce more than what the village can use
No
Do you have plans to expand your farms in the future to grow vegetables to sell?
No extension is planned, as there is no more land available
Duaa from the Village Chief:
The residents of the Ajirsh village extend their gratitude to the donors of the project Shiraz and Shahida Dhanani, Mithoo and Nabat Gillani, and make prayers for the good health, prosperity, and fortune of the donors.
We make dua for the eternal peace of the souls of the deceased family members.