India - Second Karnataka Watershed Development Project : restructuring (Inglês)

The objective of the Second Karnataka Watershed Development Project is to demonstrate more effective watershed management through greater integration of programs related to rainfed agriculture, innovative and science based approaches, and strengthened... Exibir mais + The objective of the Second Karnataka Watershed Development Project is to demonstrate more effective watershed management through greater integration of programs related to rainfed agriculture, innovative and science based approaches, and strengthened institutions and capacities. The PDO remains valid and is unchanged. Project activities continue to support the demonstration of more effective watershed development through improved site data to inform more comprehensive, integrated watershed plans which will generate better conservation outcomes. The LRI data and farmer contact centers are guiding farmers to make more informed decisions on crop selection and crop management in rainfed areas, which will contribute to improved yields and income. Government agencies delivering the integrated PMKSY scheme in Karnataka (including the watershed component) are now request this LRI information to support their own program planning. Nine states in the Neeranchal watershed project are now initiating LRI work based on the Karnataka experience. Horticulture activities are demonstrating how new knowledge and science-based practices can support improved productivity and inform larger schemes in the state. Research and development activities will provide relevant knowledge to help farmers generate higher yields and income throughout the state. The project will continue to build strong institutions and capacities in WDD and DoH to deliver more effective, integrated programs, particularly in the 13 implementation partners who represent a strong consortium of science and technology related to watershed management. The component structure was found to still be relevant for achieving the PDO. The main changes from the current restructuring are: (a) to drop two activities, (b) expand the scope and/or direction of some ongoing activities, and (c) revise the project monitoring indicators to better reflect changes in the scope and direction of the project, while also accounting for the short period before project closure.  Exibir menos -