Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project

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The Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project for India aims to reverse the process of degradation of the natural resource base and improve the productive potential of natural resources and incomes of the rural households in the project area. The secondary objective is to support policy and institutional development to harmonize watershed development projects and policies across the State in accordance with best practices. Besides project coordination, there are three project components: 1) Institutional Strengthening: Building capacity of communities and local governments to effectively manage watershed development in a participatory, transparent, and demand-driven manner. 2) Watershed Development and Management: Financing of soil and water conservation, non-arable land treatments, crop and livestock production, and rural infrastructure. 3) Enhancing Mountain Livelihoods: Promotion of value added in agriculture and income-generating activities, particularly for tribal and vulnerable groups.