What is meant by ‘watershed’ management?
Political ScienceClass 6AllAnswered 6 Apr 2026
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Ans: Watershed is a topographically delineated area draining into a single channel. It is ubiquitous distribution of water collected from all the sources that is sea, rivers, ponds etc. It reduces the surface runoff. Watershed management transforms the barren slope to a green meadow. With the implementation of 73rd and 74th amendments gave the importance to Indian Planning on Local Level Development Planning. In this context, utilisation of natural resources particularly land and water at local levels assume prime importance.
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