LEH, Feb. 5 -- The Watershed Yatra, an initiative under the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) WDC 2.0, was successfully launched today. The nationwide virtual inauguration was led by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.

The initiative aims to promote water conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental awareness among rural communities. It focuses on the conservation of water resources, the efficient use of rainwater, and the strengthening of community-based institutions to ensure long-term sustainability in watershed management.

The virtual launch event in Ladakh was held at the DC ConferenceHall....