Though the major sources of irrigation in Bundelkhand are wells, the water in the wells depends on the rain. The second major sources are ponds. In Tikamgarh, the famous Chanderi Ponds are well scattered in the district and serve as a major source for drinking water as well as irrigation.Actually the water-table in the region as well as in the wells is maintained by these traditionally existing ponds. But their condition is depleting and if not taken care of, they will lose their importance.
Ponds development will help in solving this problem as they will become the source of water supply for all purposes.