• Union Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the “Watershed Yatra”.
  • This campaign was launched to increase people’s participation and create awareness in watershed development activities under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0).
  • The Yatra covers 805 projects.
  • The van campaign will run for 60 to 90 days.
  • The Yatra will cover 6673 Gram Panchayats (13587 villages) in 26 states and 2 Union Territories.
  • Sustainable soil and water management practices will be discussed by experts under the Watershed Panchayat.
  • More than 8000 people will be honored who contributed to the implementation of the projects.

Major activities during the Watershed Yatra:

  • Bhoomi Pujan of new works and inauguration of completed works.
  • Organizing Watershed Mahotsav and Panchayats.
  • Awards and recognition to mentors in project areas.
  • Organizing ground-water pitch and shramdaan programs.
  • Efforts to spread the message of sustainable resource management to the general public.

Watershed Development Component- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY 2.0)

  • This is the watershed development component under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).
  • This scheme has been implemented for the period 2021-2026.
  • It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
  • Its objectives:
    • To manage water resources sustainably
    • To conserve land and increase agricultural productivity
    • To improve land reclamation and increase irrigation efficiency
    • To integrate agriculture, afforestation and water resource management

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