Online published on 3 June, 2015.
A study was conducted during 2010–11 in Bastpur micro watershed in Morena block of Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. To assess the impact of watershed development programme a benchmark survey was under taken on management practices. Positive effect of progrmme was noticed an increase in area of arhar and wheat while productivity of gram and arhar was increased with a change in arable area, agricultural area, irrigated area, cropping intensity, water resources and area of horticultural crops. Micro and macro soil nutrients and its availability were also increased. However, the cattle population was also increased due to sufficient water and fodder availability. Using modern inputs like high yielding varieties, irrigation and plant protection measures, etc., increased the productivity of crops. The co-ordination of farmers and government functionaries, land development activities were some of the measures for improving the Bastpur Micro Watershed. Better co-ordination between development agencies and voluntary rganizations is also essential for effective implementation of watershed programme.
Area, Livestock, Productivity and Watershed Programme
