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How green is the green credit programme?

Kendur village, in Pune district, lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. Here, the annual rainfall is less than 600 mm. The villagers face frequent droughts, and severe water and fodder shortages, especially in the scorching summer months. Taking things into their own hands, the gram panchayat decided to plant trees to improve water availability. But does planting trees in semi-arid landscapes improve the water situation?