Goa Biodiversity Panel Suggests Bandharas to Alleviate Canacona's Water Crisis

A biodiversity panel in Goa has proposed building bandharas—traditional check dams—to tackle the persistent water shortage in the coastal town of Canacona. The panel’s recommendation follows years of declining groundwater levels and erratic monsoon rainfall that have left residents struggling for potable water. By capturing runoff during the rainy season, the bandharas are expected to recharge aquifers and provide a reliable source of water for households and agriculture.