Tag: WATERSHED YATRA

Soil Conservation department minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma inaugurated the Watershed Yatra Campaign, 2025 at Bhumi Sangrakshan Bhawan. Watershed Yatra: Organized under Watershed Development Component (WDC) of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY 2.0). Hybrid mode launch, with participation from 800 Gram Panchayats & over 1 lakh people. Key Features Focus on soil & water conservation for sustainable resource management. Activities include: Lokarpan (inauguration) of completed projects Watershed Mahotsav & Watershed ki Panchayat Awards & recognition to Watershed Margdarshaks Bhumi-Jal Pitch & Shramdaan (voluntary labor) Highlights in Assam: Watershed VAN (sponsored by DoLR) flagged off. Equipped with LED displays, interactive boards, banners, and modules. Offers VR/AI experience for a virtual tour of watershed structures. Will travel across states where WDC-PMKSY 2.0 projects are implemented. Pre-launch phase successfully conducted in 30 districts of Assam. Projects under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 already executed. Watershed - Janbhagidari Pratiyogita (2025-26) Aims to incentivize outstanding watershed projects through Public-Private-People Partnership (4Ps). Top projects (177 per year) to receive ₹20 lakh reward per project. ₹70.80 crore allocated for competition. Evaluations to be conducted in April Implementation Strategy Van Movement for 60-90 days across 26 States & 2 UTs. Covers 805 projects, 6673 GPs, and 13,587 villages. 8,000 individuals involved in watershed projects to be honored. Youth Engagement & Digital Integration Learning Management System (LMS) on Watershed Development hosted on DoLR's website & linked to MY Bharat portal. Certificates for youth participation in Shramdaan activities. Mega event on MY Bharat Portal to mobilize youth volunteers. Significance Promotes community-driven approach in natural resource management. Enhances agriculture productivity, livelihoods, & environmental sustainability. Strengthens grassroots participation & capacity building for watershed development. This initiative aligns with India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in water conservation & rural development.

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