摘要：A study was conducted during 2003-2009 to assess the impact of watershed activities implemented by Milli watershed Kris hi Vigyan Kendra, majhgawan, satna (M.P.) during 1996-2003. Various soil and water conservation measures included loose bolder check dams, staggered contour trenches, earthen check dams, farm ponds, nalla bunds, percolation tanks for rainwater harvest ing and recycling. The productivity of major crops and availability of water in the watershed-managed area has increased appreciably. The availability of ground water was increased up to 3.12 m and tremendous Increase in irrigated area (3170 ha) was also recorded. The average productivity of different crops by 33 to 68%. Fodder production has also increased significantly by ut ilizing degraded and community lands, enhancing in employment generation by 72 to 200%. Because of soil & water conservation measures the cropping intensity, family income and educational standards were also increase
