SKDRDP
initiated "Watershed development programmes"
in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi
Districts owing to the growing importance of conservation of water. Under
this programme:
·
Stress on the conservation and proper
management of water resources
·
Emphasize optimum use of rainwater
·
Educate the community on watershed
methodology
The major water shed activities conducted are
1.
Construction soak pits.
2.
Contour bounding.
3.
Terracing.
4.
Improvement of madagas
(Perennial water sources.)
5.
Vented dams.
6.
Check dams.
7.
Avoidance of soil corrosion.
8.
Afforestation.
9.
Optimum utilization of ground water.
Performance
during the year
|
Sl No
|
Performance
|
2010-11
|
Since inception
|
|
1
|
Watershed demonstration plots
|
|
672
|
|
2
|
Awareness programmes
|
31
|
980
|
|
3
|
No. of vented dams constructed
|
|
179
|
|
4
|
No. of various competitions conducted for school children
|
|
123
|
|
5
|
No. of water shed development programmes
conducted
|
65
|
5950
|
|
|
|
|
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