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Watershed Development Component - PMKSY 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY)

Rainwater harvesting, soil conservation and recharge works in rainfed and degraded areas, with livelihood support.

About this scheme

WDC-PMKSY 2.0 is implemented by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, with an outlay of about Rs 8,134 crore for 2021-26, covering roughly 49.5 lakh hectares of rainfed and degraded land. Projects are prepared on a ridge-to-valley basis and include contour and graded bunding, terracing, check dams, farm ponds, percolation tanks, staggered trenches, afforestation, horticulture on bunds and drainage line treatment. Newer emphasis is on springshed development in hilly areas and on livelihood support for landless and asset-less households through SHGs and User Groups.

Benefits

  • Soil and water conservation structures created free of cost on farmers' land
  • Improved groundwater recharge and increased irrigated area
  • Farm ponds, check dams and percolation tanks in the treated watershed
  • Production system and livelihood support for landless and small farmers
  • Wage employment during construction, often in convergence with MGNREGA

Who can apply

  • Farmers and communities in the selected watershed project area
  • Preference for rainfed, degraded and drought prone blocks
  • Landless and asset-less households eligible for livelihood component support
  • Village must form a Watershed Committee and User Groups

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Land record for works on private land
  • Gram Sabha resolution for the watershed plan
  • Bank account details of the Watershed Committee
  • Consent letter from landowners for treatment works

How to apply

  • 1Watershed projects are sanctioned by the state to a Project Implementing Agency
  • 2Village forms a Watershed Committee with SHGs and User Groups
  • 3Detailed Project Report is prepared with community participation
  • 4Works are executed on a ridge-to-valley basis over the project period
  • 5Assets handed over to the Watershed Committee for maintenance

Important dates

Programme period
2021-22 to 2025-26

Available in: All India

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