Question

What is known as Hariyali guidelines ?

1. Adoption of new agricultural techniques
2. Usage of high quality seeds
3. Cultivation of green vegetables
4. Entrusting entire responsibility for the implementation of watershed projects to Panchayats

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Entrusting entire responsibility for the implementation of watershed projects to Panchayats

The correct answer is Entrusting entire responsibility for the implementation of watershed projects to Panchayats.

• The Hariyali Guidelines (HGs) aimed at empowering panchayats, especially the gram panchayats.
• For planning, executing, and managing the watershed development activities.
• Under this new initiative, all watershed. development activities would be implemented through the panchayats by providing them with necessary.

• The objectives of projects under Hariyali will be: ­
  • Harvesting every drop of rainwater for purposes of irrigation, plantations including horticulture and floriculture, pasture development, fisheries, etc.
  • Ensuring overall development of rural areas by creating regular sources of income for the Panchayat from rainwater harvesting and management.
  • Employment generation, poverty alleviation, community empowerment.
  • Mitigating the adverse effects of extreme climatic conditions.
  • Restoring ecological balance by harnessing conserving and developing natural resources.