In water shed projects, emphasis should be on desilting of tanks, converting some minor irrigation tanks to percolation tanks, continuous contour trenching etc. to accelerate groundwater recharge.
Watersheds should aim to conserve soil, water and vegetation for improved livelihood.
The planning of watershed should be evolved with people’s participation and be demand driven.
Technological measures to improve rainfed agriculture should also be taken up.
All aspects of improving the tank such as strengthening the embankment, structural repairs, removal of encroachments could be undertaken.
Government and NGOs need to facilitate the process of cost sharing.
Post-project sustainability needs to be given due priority.
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