Q. With reference to the REWARD Programme (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development), consider the following statements:
1.It is a World Bank-assisted programme to promote scientific watershed management and enhance farmers’ resilience to climate change.
2.The programme is being implemented nationwide under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare with a primary focus on expanding irrigated agriculture in river basins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: The REWARD Programme is a World Bank-assisted watershed development initiative implemented by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development. It aims to strengthen watershed management, improve rainfed agriculture, enhance climate resilience, and support value chains in selected watersheds.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The programme is not implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, nor is its primary objective the expansion of irrigated agriculture. It focuses on watershed management, soil and water conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods, particularly in rainfed areas.
Source: PIB
