State authorities introduce water harvesting in Maoist infested Gaya district in Bihar

 State authorities along with the social organizations introduced water harvesting scheme in the Maoist infested areas in Gaya district of Bihar.

Authorities in the district have launched a series of intensive development schemes to counter the penetration of Maoists in rural pockets.

The District Development Manager of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Sharda Nath told the reporters on Monday that around six to seven dams have been constructed under this scheme.

"There was not a single drop of water for the animals and people, when we are planning. 160 to 170 acres of land is being used for farming after two dams have been built. The farmers have started growing wheat and rice and they are very excited," said Nath.

They have also implemented plans to introduce latest irrigation facilities under government-sponsored schemes.

The state authorities are working in close coordination with the non-governmental organisations to start projects in Maoist-affected areas like Devchandih, Bhadbar, Vijua, Barwadih, Harni and Gansa areas of the district.

The coordinator of the non-government organisation (NGO) 'Samanvaya Tirtha', Om Satyam Trivedi said that the most significant impact of the project was that the water table, which was approximately 160 feet below the normal level, has been raised by nearly 30 to 35 feet.

" First and foremost, people have got a relief from the drinking water crisis. The water Thus, you can see that lot of improvement has taken place in the water table. The rise in the water table has made the diesel pumps functional which were not in operation for a long time," said Trivedi.

"Earlier, we used to migrate to other places to earn our livelihood. But with the construction of the dams, we have started farming. We have started growing rice, wheat, pulses. The ponds are being filled with water," said Bhuiya, a local farmer.

Till now nearly six barrages have been constructed at a cost of Rs. 33 lakhs since 2011 and around 450 acres of land have been irrigated so far.

Approximately 243 families have availed the benefit of the scheme

Be Prepared for Work place Politics

In any organisation, it is naive to expect a politics-free zone. And business schools can never prepare you for the manipulations and mind games that work in a corporate set-up. Author and banker Ravi Subramanian says, "People who whine about politics are, more often than not, people who have played politics and lost the game."

Toughen up 
You could, of course, choose the higher moral ground and stay out of office politics. "But," Ravi points out, "Saying 'I am not interested in politics' is no guarantee that people will leave you alone." Some of the reasons why your colleagues are probably on the prowl are...

- To protect their turf 
- Appear better than they actually are 
- People toughen up to protect their jobs in a hostile job environment 
- To display allegiance to one individual and use it to gain influence and favours 
- Highly successful women become a subject of political manipulation. Character assassinations, sexual harassment, etc are a few tools used against women.

Mind games 
If you want to win, you have to be prepared to take on the big boys. Yup, that's right! Don't be scared. Here's how to do it

- Either you're a politician or you're not. Once you get branded, people will always be on their guard while around you. 
- Always pick your political battles with someone you can match in acumen and shrewdness, or pick a weaker opponent. 
- Stop being defensive about being political. Remember, there's no CEO in the world who hasn't used politics to succeed in his field 
- Always remember that politics is not a substitute for integrity. So, don't run down people, don't compromise peple'scharacters. 
- Too many people will be baying for your blood, so make sure you deliver extremely well.

Strategies 
You just have to deal with common, problematic situations at the workplace...

Scenario 1 
Your colleague is instigating your boss against you by highlighting your weaker traits and making personal remarks.

Solution: It's better to overcommunicate. Make sure all your achievements get documented. Identify what are the priority items for your boss and make sure you deliver. This gives you the high ground when you deliver and then confront.

Scenario 2 
Last year, before the appraisal, a colleague threatened to quit and was offered a raise to stay. Should you try the same tactic?

Solution: It is risky and the timing has to be extremely important. Also, you have to evaluate your position of strength at your workplace.

Scenario 3 
So, you find out one of your colleagues is a serial gifter or is sleeping with the boss. What do you do?

Solution: Your colleague gifts your boss a bottle of whisky, maybe you can give him two? But hey, where does this stop? This has to end sometime, right? As for sexual favours, there is nothing you can do about it. But remember, such employees don't ever last too long as their reputation sooner or later always catches up with them. And then they have to shift.