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Q76 (CDS-II/2012) Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Conservation › Water conservation measures Answer Verified

The main aim of watershed management strategy of India is

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The main aim of the watershed management strategy in India is soil conservation and the efficient management of water resources. Watershed management involves the integration of technologies within natural drainage boundaries for the optimum development of land, water, and plant resources [4]. Historically, the program was launched to make judicious use of water and develop dryland areas, with micro-watersheds serving as the basis for planning [2]. Key objectives include protecting and improving land resources, reducing soil erosion hazards, and treating arable and non-arable land through an integrated approach [5]. Modern strategies like the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) emphasize soil health management and water conservation to enhance agricultural productivity and ecological balance [4]. By implementing techniques such as contour farming and terracing, these programs significantly reduce soil loss and runoff, thereby addressing land degradation and ensuring sustainable resource use [4].

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  1. [4] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 6: Soils > Table 6.7 > p. 27
  2. [2] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 10: Locational Factors of Economic Activities > Objectives of Watershed Management > p. 21
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 15: Regional Development and Planning > WATERSHED MANAGEMENT > p. 26
  4. [5] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589471425000117
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