The Ministry of Rural
Development has released Rs.2.19 crore to the State Governments
of Karnataka and Haryana for the Watershed Development Projects.
Ministry has released Rs.86.111 lakh as central share of assistance
for planning and development of watershed projects for implementation
of Desert Development Programme (DDP) to Koppal and Raichur districts
of Karnataka State.
Rs.133.86 lakh has
been released for watershed projects under DDP to Jhajjar and
Narnaul (Mohendergarh) districts of Haryana for the year 2002-03.
The State Governments
should release its share to the districts, within a fortnight
of the date of release of the Centre share.
The Desert Development
Programme has been conceived as a long-term measure for restoration
of ecological balance by conserving, developing and harnessing
land, water, livestock and human resources.
