To accelerate the economic growth rate of rainfed areas agriculture. At watershed level, the development plan shall be guided by the need to achieve higher income for farmers, expanded livelihood options for landless, equity in distribution of benefits, community ownership and management.
- Securing production and farmers income against climate variability and its risks of drought spells through diversification of crop systems & animal husbandry. Efficient water harvesting and retention of rainwater in soil profile; and entitling all project members to ground and surface water resources on equitable basis.
- Improving intensity and productivity of various crops, livestock, fisheries and biomass production systems through optimal integrated, sustainable and efficient use of natural resources in the project areas.
- Recognizing the stake of non-land holding project members and promoting alternate livelihood opportunities.
- Sustained community action in the management of natural resources/assets such as groundwater, soil, community resources, etc. by way of building community organizations like User Groups (UG), and transferring maintenance responsibilities to that builds upon local knowledge and available materials.
- Greater access to income generating opportunities.
- Formation/Promotion of FPOs
