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WATERSHED AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Percolation tank built by the community	Wastelands Development
Improvement in Agricultural Production	Tree based farming

WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT

Important Steps:

• Entry point activity to mobilise local people.
• Formation of Users' Groups to plan and implement the programmme.
• Self Help Groups to mobilise resources.
• Promotion of improved agricultural practices.
• Assurance of food security.
• Equitable distribution of benefits.

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT

Watershed Development:

• Catchment area treatment
• Farm Ponds
• Percolation tanks

Soil and Water Conservation:

• Strengthening of Field Bunds
• Alley Cropping
• Windbreaks, Agroforestry

Water Resource Management:

• Open Wells
• Desilting of tanks
• Lift Irrigation
• Improved Irrigation Systems
• Drought Resistant Crops
• Equitable Distribution

Food and Environmental Security:

• Improved Agricultural Practices
• Tree Based Farming
• Livestock Development
• Forage and Fuel Wood Production

Sustainable Livelihood:

• Empowerment of weaker sections
• People's Organisations
• Community Grain Banks
• Development of Community Funds
• Institutional Linkages