💨 Abstract

The Rural Development Ministry has approved 56 new Watershed Development Projects worth Rs 700 crores in ten best-performing states. These projects, covering approximately 2.8 lakh hectares, aim to recover degraded land, boost farmer income, and address land degradation while strengthening climate resilience. The projects include activities like soil and moisture conservation, rainwater harvesting, and livelihood development.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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