Chatka (bamboo binding) on Jamuna river saved crops and livelihood
People in Sonatoni and Ghorjan union of Sirajganj district have been living on the bank of Jamuna River and facing continuous threat of river erosion causing cultivable land and household disappearing. Since 2010, the people have used local technology of Chatka – the bamboo binding to redirect the water flow of Jamuna River and hinder river erosion. (also see www.cbmsouthasia.net/2011/08/26/bangladesh-bamboo-binding-on-jamuna-river/)
Acknowledging the local knowledge of controlling river erosion by redirecting the water flow of Jamuna river, Chatka or bamboo binding was constructed on the north western corner of the kheya ghat (boat landing) of Ghorjan village. As a result land accretion of 73.5 hectares has taken place in last five years. Out of these, 33.4 hectares are now being used for crop production. The direct beneficiaries include 150 households.
The people of Ghorjan union (Chowhali Upazila, Sirajganj district) mainly depend on farming, fishing, weaving (Read More)