Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Watershed Department will organise a two-month statewide ‘Jal-Krishi Samriddhi Abhiyan’ to strengthen water conservation efforts, encourage sustainable agricultural practices and increase public participation in rural development activities.
Watershed Minister Ram Singh Kaida said the campaign would focus on creating awareness about various departmental schemes and organising multiple activities across rural areas of the state.
The initiative aims to encourage villagers to actively participate in water conservation and agriculture-related activities while ensuring the effective implementation of government schemes.
Jal-Krishi Samriddhi Abhiyan: Key Activities Across Uttarakhand
During the two-month campaign, the Watershed Department will organise several activities to connect rural communities with government programmes and promote sustainable development.
The major activities will include:
- Providing assistance to beneficiaries from economically weaker sections.
- Distributing seeds to encourage agricultural activities.
- Organising discussions and meetings with public representatives and villagers.
- Conducting public awareness programmes on water conservation.
- Promoting agricultural development and better utilisation of natural resources.
Minister Ram Singh Kaida said these activities would help strengthen awareness and encourage greater community participation in water conservation and agricultural initiatives.
Four Major Government Schemes to Be Covered Under the Campaign
The Jal-Krishi Samriddhi Abhiyan will cover activities under four major projects and programmes related to watershed development, climate-resilient agriculture and water resource conservation.
These include:
- Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture Project: Focused on promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices in rainfed farming areas.
- Green-Ag (GEF-6) Project: Aimed at supporting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices.
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – Watershed Component 2.0: Focused on watershed development and the conservation of water and land resources.
- Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARA): Focused on activities related to the rejuvenation and conservation of springs and rivers.
Through these initiatives, the department aims to improve water resource management and encourage sustainable agricultural development across rural Uttarakhand.
Campaign Begins in Pithoragarh and Haridwar
The statewide campaign has already been launched in Pithoragarh and Haridwar districts, where awareness programmes and community activities have been organised.
In Pithoragarh, a River Festival was organised in the Yakshwati River area. The programme included public awareness activities, Deepdaan and cultural events to highlight the importance of river conservation and water resource management.
In Haridwar, a programme was organised at Peeli Padao Gram Panchayat to inform villagers about various activities under the rainfed agriculture project. During the programme, rural residents were provided information about direct seeding of rice, biogas plants and other agricultural initiatives.
These activities are intended to familiarise villagers with sustainable farming practices and encourage the adoption of methods that support better resource management.
Uttarakhand Focuses on Community Participation in Water and Agriculture Conservation
The Jal-Krishi Samriddhi Abhiyan is aimed at strengthening the implementation of government schemes while increasing community involvement in the conservation of water and agricultural resources.
By organising awareness programmes, distributing seeds, supporting eligible beneficiaries and engaging with local representatives, the Watershed Department aims to encourage rural communities to actively participate in development activities.
The two-month initiative will cover different rural areas of Uttarakhand and focus on promoting sustainable agriculture, water conservation and the effective utilisation of natural resources.
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