Explanation: The Central and State Governments have initiated many watersheds development and management programmes in the country.

• Some of these are being implemented by nongovernmental organisations also.
• Haryali is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation.
• The Project is being executed by Gram Panchayats with people’s participation.

Source: NCERT – India & People Economy