Authors: Akshay S. Kalmegh , Dr. Nitin W. Ingole
Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the implementation and obstacles of watershed management, and the alternative solutions based on a synoptic review of related studies and experiences in watershed area. Evaluation of impact on watershed by using different indices was carried out to evaluate the watershed performance of Indla-Ghatkhed watersheds. These watersheds are in satpuda region, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India. Watershed is not simply the hydrological unit but also socio-political ecological security and provides life support services to rural people. The criteria for selecting watershed site also depend on the objectives of development and terrain slope. Watershed project plays important role in managing soil and water resources through the world. During the study of papers additional treatments suggested for the watershed area are graded bund, loose boulder structure, gabian structure, cement plug, Field trench, Dry land horticulture, Far Pond and plantation along with new treatments like WANT and gully plug have been recommended for better results. It was observed that the farmers in Indla-Ghatkhed watershed have participated moderately in the watershed development programme planning and implementation stages, whereas, high level of participation was exhibited by farmers in maintenance stage of watershed development programme.
Keywords: Watershed development, Management Indicator, Socio-economic indicator, Water conservation, Sustainability Indicator.
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