Government Schemes 24 September 2026 · Event date: 23 September 2026

National Rainfed Area Authority Organizes High Level meeting for Watershed Development and Management

National Rainfed Area Authority Organizes High Level meeting for Watershed Development and Management
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

The National Rainfed Area Authority organized a National Level Technical Committee meeting under the REWARD programme in New Delhi. The meeting focused on watershed development, management, and the validation of draft National Technical Guidelines. Key officials from various ministries, agricultural research bodies, and state agencies participated in the discussions.

In Simple Words

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) held a technical committee meeting under the REWARD programme at the NASC Complex in New Delhi. Led by CEO Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, the meeting brought together officials, scientists, and state representatives from Odisha and Karnataka to discuss watershed management.

Discussions included validating draft National Technical Guidelines using REWARD data, integrating Land Resource Inventory and Hydrology, and compressing DPR preparation time. The finalized guidelines will guide future watershed development under PMKSY 3.0.

Key Points

  • The NRAA organized a National Level Technical Committee meeting under the REWARD programme on 22.09.26 at the NASC Complex, New Delhi.
  • The meeting was presided over by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, CEO of NRAA.
  • Participants included officials from ICAR, DoLR, and State Level Nodal Agencies of Odisha and Karnataka, along with technical partners.
  • Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar emphasized validating claims in the draft National Technical Guidelines using REWARD programme data.
  • Dr. A. K. Nayak emphasized integrating Land Resource Inventory and Hydrology for improved watershed planning.
  • Shri Nitin Khade opined that DPR preparation time may be compressed from 6 months to 3 months.
  • Dr. Susama Sudhishri presented the action taken report and additions to the 2nd draft of the National Technical Guidelines.
  • The developing National Technical Guidelines will be used for future watershed development under Watershed Development Component- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 3.0.

Exam Angle

Organizing Authority
National Rainfed Area Authority
Programme
REWARD programme
Meeting Location
NASC Complex, New Delhi
Future Scheme Application
Watershed Development Component- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 3.0

A. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, IAS, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NRAA

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