Bamboo Drip Irrigation System in Meghalaya

• The bamboo drip irrigation system, used in Meghalaya for over 200 years, taps stream and spring water for agricultural use. 🌱💧
• The system uses bamboo pipes to transport 18-20 liters of water, reducing the flow to 20-80 drops per minute at the plant site, providing a controlled and efficient water supply. 🏞️🌾
• Bamboo pipes are used to divert water from perennial springs located on hilltops to lower areas, utilizing gravity for transportation. ⛰️💦
• The water is distributed through a network of bamboo channels, which are manipulated to control the flow into different sections of the irrigation system. 📏🌍
• The final stage of the system uses reduced channel sections and diversion units, delivering water near the plant’s roots, ensuring efficient irrigation. 🌾🚿
• This traditional and eco-friendly system highlights the ingenuity of local communities in managing water resources sustainably. 🌍💧
• The bamboo drip system also plays a role in preserving the region’s water sources, reducing wastage and promoting water conservation. 💧🌱