Which watershed development and management program is being implemented by the central and state governments?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Hariyali.
· Hariyali is a watershed development and management program implemented by the Central and State Governments in India.
· Launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, it aims to promote sustainable development and enhance agricultural productivity by focusing on rainwater harvesting, soil conservation, and afforestation.
· This initiative is designed to empower communities to take responsibility for managing their natural resources, thereby improving the ecological balance and agricultural income.
· The program encourages the use of innovative techniques like check dams and percolation tanks.
· The program also aims to combat droughts by increasing groundwater recharge.
Additional Knowledge:
· Arvary Pani Sansad: This is a community-led water conservation initiative in Rajasthan but is not a formal government program.
· Neeru-Meeru: This is a water conservation program in Andhra Pradesh aimed at addressing drought and water scarcity, but it is state-specific and not a national initiative.
· Desh Sudhar: There is no known watershed development program by this name; it seems unrelated to watershed management.