Table 2 The major differences in the WDPs and its implementation in the three watershed areas
Criteria | SG | NGO | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
Objective of WDP | Holistic and sustainable development of watershed | Eco-restoration and eco-preservation | Eco-restoration and eco-preservation |
Components | Development (77.5%) and management components (22.5%) | Watershed development (80%), forestry (10%) and other activities (10%) | Watershed development (80%), forestry (10%) and other activities (10%) |
Major activities (% of total fund) | NRM-50% PSM- 20% LSS-7.5% | NRM-72% PSM- 5% LSS-3% | NRM-72% PSM- 5% LSS-3% |
Implementation | Soil Conservation Officer through watershed committee | NGO through watershed committee and project facilitator | Grama Panchayat President through the agricultural officer and the user group |
Watershed Committee | 11 members | >30 members | >30 members |
Watershed Committee meeting | Every month | Every month | Every month |