Introduction

Importance of watershed development in Karnataka

The land resources of Karnataka especially its dry drought prone lands, which comprises more than 79 % of the total arable area, have been poorly managed by the resource poor farmers of the state. Soil loss due to erosion coupled with reduced water resources has led to a situation of rapid soil fertility deterioration, declining/stagnating crop yields, depletion of underground water sources, deforestation, denudation, destruction of natural pasture and diminishing biomass production. Exploring the full potential of rain fed agriculture to meet the food , fodder and fuel requirement of the state population, is the only alternative...

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Objectives of Watershed Development Programmes

Improve the productive potentials of selected watersheds and their associated natural resource base.

Sustainable alleviation of Poverty. Develop and strengthen community based institutional arrangements for sustainable natural resource management

Improved skills and employment opportunities for non-farm sectors

Involvement of village communities in participatory planning, implementation, social and environmental management, maintenance of assets and to operate in a more socially inclusive manner.
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