Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from waterstressed areas

[Solved] Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water stressed areas (UPSC GS-3 Mains 2019)

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The project aims to fulfil the watershed component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMSKY) to reduce surface runoff of rainwater, increase groundwater levels and better water availability in rainfed areas. This will contribute to higher agricultural production even in water-stressed areas.  Impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production in water-stressed areas. … Read more