Schemes Details

Objective

Sustainable Natural Resource Management for Enhanced Rural Livelihoods

Objective

To promote sustainable management of land and water resources in drought-prone and degraded areas to improve agricultural productivity, conserve the environment, and enhance rural livelihoods.

Benefits

Improves soil and water conservation, boosts agricultural productivity, and enhances rural livelihoods through sustainable natural resource management.

Eligibility

"Farmers and rural communities living within identified watershed areas Watershed Committees, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) NGOs and community-based organizations involved in watershed activities"

Coverage Area

Gujarat(Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Botad, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod, Dang, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gandhinagar, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Kutch, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Narmada, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Tapi, Vadodara, Valsad)

Application Method

"Applications are generally submitted through local government offices such as the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, or District Watershed Committees. Beneficiaries usually apply via Gram Panchayats or local village-level institutions. In some states, applications may be accepted through online portals managed by state rural development departments. NGOs and community groups involved in watershed projects can apply through government tenders or proposals."

Application Form

The Watershed Development Programme application form is typically available at local District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA) or Agriculture Department offices and may also be accessible through state rural development websites; applicants usually apply via their Gram Panchayat or local government body.

Documents Required

"Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card) Address Proof (Ration Card, Utility Bill, Residence Certificate) Land Ownership Documents (7/12 extract, land record, lease deed if applicable) Caste Certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC quota) Income Certificate (if required by the implementing authority) Bank Passbook Copy (for direct benefit transfers) Photographs (passport-size) SHG/FPO Registration Documents (if applying as a group) Application Form from the local authority or Gram Panchayat"

Information Source

rural.nic.in

Gender	Male,Female,Others
Age	18 to 75
Caste	General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class ,Economically Weaker Sections
Economic Status	APL,BPL,Both
Occupation	Farmer
Sector	Agriculture / horticulture
Income Criteria	Not Applicable
Citizen	Non Senior Citizen, All citizens