“By treating the landscape, twin objectives of watershed development as well as river rejuvenation can be achieved”- Secretary, DoLR, Shri Narendra Bhooshan

The Department of Land Resources organized a National Workshop on proposed pilot projects for river rejuvenation through a watershed approach in New Delhi. Secretary Shri Narendra Bhooshan highlighted that treating landscapes can achieve the twin objectives of watershed development and river rejuvenation. The pilots will focus on restoring river hydrology through catchment treatment, groundwater recharge, soil and water conservation, and improving base and lean-season flows. The workshop brought together experts from IITs, ICAR, NRSC, Central Ground Water Board, NMCG, and other institutions to deliberate on a scientific framework, data-based planning, convergence with government schemes following a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, and a four-dimensional monitoring framework assessing hydrological, environmental, agricultural, and socio-economic outcomes.