Watershed Mahotsav 2025 in Guntur: Community-Led Water Conservation
Why in the news
The Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister was due to open the Watershed Mahotsav in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh on 11 November 2025, spotlighting community-led watershed work.
Key facts
- Organiser: Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development.
- Fits: the government’s Mission Life and sustainable agriculture vision.
- Audience: farmers, communities, policymakers and experts across rainfed and drought-prone regions.
Objectives
- Build community ownership of watershed management.
- Restore degraded ecosystems through combined land and water management.
- Improve rural livelihoods and water security for rainfed farming.
Main features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Watershed Revitalisation | Repair and rejuvenate old watershed structures |
| MGNREGA integration | Funds used for labour-heavy conservation work |
| Community activity | Shramdaan, tree planting, local contests |
| Jan Bhagidari Cup 2025 | Honours the best community watershed projects |
| Focus areas | Rainfed development, water harvesting, afforestation, spring-shed revival, climate-resilient farming |
Exam angle
- Organising department: DoLR; key concept: Jan Bhagidari.