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Cultivating Hope in the Thar Desert In the harsh Thar Desert, years can pass without a single drop of rain. Prolonged drought brings famine, forcing families and their livestock to endure unimaginable hardship. Through RRAI’s Solar Irrigation Program, we bring life back to this barren land. Solar-powered pumps draw underground water to irrigate two or more acres, yielding over 80 maunds of grain—enough to sustain families and restore livelihoods. This simple yet powerful technology turns dry soil into fields of abundance, inspiring hope and resilience. Each installation not only transforms a patch of desert but also uplifts an entire community, showing what compassion and innovation can achieve together. The photos below capture just a glimpse of how a large solar pump can replace scarce rain in the Thar Desert.
