Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) in Haryana: Constraints Analysis

Watershed programme is an integrated one that addresses the problems in rain fed areas. It addresses the environmental and ecological problems like deforestation, over-utilization of water and most important point is that it seeks to convert unsustainable agriculture to sustainable agriculture. Among all the beneficiaries, the most benefited under watershed programme are the farmers. The study was conducted in purposively selected two districts Bhiwani and Yamunanagar of Haryana state. Bhaganwala and Sawad villages from Bhiwani and Dhanauraand Salapur villages from Yamunanagar were selected randomly as the watershed villages. The study revealed thatlow level of awareness regarding programme benefits, lack of clear understanding of project objectives, irregularity in payment of wages, decision made at higher level without consulting people and lack of demonstration were the major constraints perceived by the respondents in the implementation of Integrated Watershed Management Programme.