Main Objectives:
The main objectives of the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY-2.0) are to restore the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving, and developing degraded natural resources such as soil, vegetative cover, and water. The outcomes are prevention of soil erosion, regeneration of natural vegetation, rainwater harvesting, and recharging of the groundwater table.
This enables multi-cropping and the introduction of diverse agro-based activities, which help to provide sustainable livelihoods to the people residing in the watershed area. Funding pattern of WDC PMKSY 2.0 project is 90:10 ratio i.e., 90% Central and 10% State. Released in three installments:
- 1st installment: 25% Preparatory Phase (up to 1 year)
- 2nd installment: 25%, 25%, 15% = 65% Work Phase (2 to 3 years)
- 3rd installment: 10% Consolidation Phase (up to 1 year)
Scheme Overview:
The scheme aims at the development of wasteland/degraded land with the active participation of the people in planning, implementation, and management of economic development through the involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions and NGOs. Its broad objectives include:
- Harvesting every drop of rainwater for irrigation.
- Horticulture, floriculture, and pasture development.
- Increasing income of the village community.
- Creating sustainable sources of income through fishery, afforestation, etc.
Projects are sanctioned by the Steering Committee at the National Level Nodal Agency under the Chairmanship of Secretary MoRD, based on proposals recommended by the State Government. Each project term is 3 to 5 years, with funding released in 3 installments.
Note: In Arunachal Pradesh, 68 projects have been sanctioned during 2021-22 and 2023-24, covering 1,50,915 hectares in 25 districts.
