India's Water Revolution #2: The Biggest Permaculture Project on Earth! with the Paani Foundation

The video explores the water management success of Velu village in Maharashtra, India, highlighting the innovative solutions developed by the Pawnee Foundation to recharge groundwater. Velu's efforts in water harvesting have led to significant ecological and economic benefits, serving as a model for over 1000 villages in the region. The video also introduces the Prosperous Village Competition, which focuses on holistic development, including soil conservation and economic growth. The Pawnee Foundation's work is described as a large-scale permaculture project, emphasizing sustainable water management as a foundation for thriving communities.

What was the main goal of the Pawnee Foundation's water cup competition?

• To promote tourism

• To increase agricultural production

• To recharge groundwater resources

• To build new roads

What was the primary issue with the percolation tank in Velu?

• It was too small

• It was located too far from the village

• It was built on rocky ground

• It was too expensive

How did Velu village solve the problem of water not soaking into the groundwater table?

• By using electric pumps

• By building more tanks

• By digging deeper wells

• By raising the spillway level

What was one of the ecological benefits observed in Velu after the water management project?

• Decrease in temperature

• Increased rainfall

• Growth of new plant species

• Return of wildlife sounds

What is the next phase of the Pawnee Foundation's work after the water cup competition?

• The Prosperous Village Competition

• The Green Village Initiative

• The Water Conservation Challenge

• The Sustainable Farming Contest

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the Prosperous Village Competition?

• Soil and water conservation

• Creating protected grasslands

• Increasing tree cover

• Building new infrastructure

How many villages have completely solved their water issues according to the Pawnee Foundation?

• 2000

• 500

• 1000

• 1500

What is the estimated water storage capacity created by the Pawnee Foundation's projects?

• 100 billion liters

• 250 billion liters

• 550 billion liters

• 750 billion liters

How many people have been trained in watershed restoration by the Pawnee Foundation?

• 25,000

• 51,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

What is the focus of the next episode of India's Water Revolution?

• International water policies

• New technologies in water management

• Water projects in West Bengal

• Urban water conservation