02/03/2025
On March 2, 2025, Bhalwal in Jammu hosted a significant event as part of the nationwide 'Watershed Yatra' campaign under the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). This campaign, initiated on February 5, 2025, aimed to enhance water conservation, promote sustainable land management, and empower local communities through effective watershed development strategies.
The Bhalwal event was graced by prominent figures, including District Development Council (DDC) Chairman Shri Bharat Bhushan, MLA North Jammu Shri Sham Lal Sharma, many prominent Ex-PRI Members, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat Jammu,Shazada Noor Ul Ain, Block Development Officer Bhalwal Dr.Sunil Sharma, and officials of RD&PR, ICDS, NRLM(UMEED),
PDD.A huge gathering of local residents of Block Bhalwal also participated in the event.
A highlight of the event was the e-inauguration of various watershed developmental works aimed at improving local soil and water conservation practices. The dignitaries addressed the gathering, emphasizing the critical importance of watershed management. They highlighted that effective watershed development is essential for improving soil moisture, enhancing agricultural productivity, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods for rural communities.
The 'Watershed Yatra' campaign, which commenced on February 5, 2025, included a state-of-the-art 'Watershed Yatra Van' equipped with Augmented Reality (AR) tools and digital demonstrations. This van has traversed approximately 2,400 km across Jammu and Kashmir, targeted over 500,000 residents through interactive workshops, community activities, and awareness drives. The campaign has today culminated in Jammu, showcasing cutting-edge techniques in watershed conservation, soil health enhancement, and rainwater harvesting.
The event in Bhalwal reflects the collective commitment of local leaders and officials to promote sustainable water management practices, aligning with the broader objectives of the 'Watershed Yatra' campaign.
Hon'able Chairman DDC Jammu Shri Bharat Bushan, Hon'able MLA North Jammu Shri Sham Lal Sharma also highlighted the importance of watershed schemes and also jointly exorted the participants to avail maximum benifits of PMSURYA scheme and SBM(G) and appealed people to keep your surroundings visually clean and construct more and more soakage pits and composite pits so that real objective of SBM(G) and mission of Hon'able Primer Minister of India is achieved.The event concluded after plantation under the theme EK Ped Maa Kay Naam and flagging off Watershed Yatra Vehicle by the dignitaries