Tripura Constructs 443 Check Dams Under Indo-German Development Project

Since 2022, the Tripura government has constructed 443 earthen check dams in Dhalai and North Tripura districts under the Indo-German Development Cooperation (IGDC) initiative, aiming to regulate water flow, reduce soil erosion, and promote sustainable forest management. Of the 443 dams, 427 are suitable for fish farming across 126 villages, supporting irrigation, fisheries, livestock, and rain-fed crops. Capacity-building programs and distribution of fingerlings, fish feed, lime, and nets have been conducted with KfW’s support. While fish production rose to 83,000 MT in 2023, the state still faces a shortfall of 31,000 MT, met via imports from other states and Bangladesh.