Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Innovative Check Dam
Innovator: Mr. Bhanjibhai Mathukia IPR Status: PIC: Received
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Open source technology(no license fee required)

A very cost-effective and strong rainwater harvesting structure wherein multiple semicircular arches are made using locally available stones and cement. This makes it 60% lower in cost than conventional check dam.

Feature:
Innovative Check Dam
Performance parameters

High storage capacity & low cost.

Price/ cost /bill of materials (in USD)

230 for 100 feet long dam (1 USD = 45 INR).

Bench marking (technical and market)

High storage capacity.

Technical Specifications
Materials Used

Locally available stones and cement.

Any other

Ready for social diffusion / dissemination.

Opportunities
  • Application: As rainwater harvesting structure for streams, rivulet and water bodies in watershed area
  • Alternative application: In construction of small bridges
  • Diffusion potential: In areas having low rainfall
Utility

Cost effective rainwater harvesting structure.

Technology Status Ready to Market / License
For business enquiries please contact: National Coordinator - Business Development,National Innovation Foundation
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