Overview
NWDP promotes integrated watershed development in rainfed agricultural areas to improve water availability, conserve soil, enhance productivity, and create sustainable livelihoods. The project focuses on water harvesting, soil conservation, vegetation development, and allied activities through watershed committees.
Launched on 01 Apr 2012
Benefits
₹2,500 crore budget allocation, Water conservation infrastructure, Improved water availability, Soil improvement, Income generation, Community asset creation, Technical support
Scheme components:
- Water Harvesting
- Soil Conservation Works
- Afforestation
- Livelihood Activities
- Community Development
Eligibility
- Categories
- Farmers, Rainfed Farmers, Marginal Farmers, Farmer Groups
- Beneficiary type
- Group
- Age
- 18 – no upper limit years
- Land holding
- 0.01 – any acres
- Gender
- All
- States
- All India
How to apply
Application mode: Offline
- Form or join watershed committee in designated watershed area.
- Apply through District Agriculture Office or Watershed Development Authority.
Documents required
- Watershed Area Map
- Committee Formation Certificate
- Land Details
- Project Proposal
- Bank Account (Committee)
Official links & contacts
Impact & success
50 lakh hectares covered under watershed management, Water retention improved by 45%, Agricultural productivity increased by 35%