The Integrated Watershed Management Program (IWMP) in Mizoram has been impressive with the coverage extending over 433803 hectares of land. Out of the 52 sanctioned projects spread over eight districts 51 projects are operational at present. During the current financial year 2010-11 Rs. 4.41 crore has been released as Central share so far. During 2009-10 a total of Rs. 5.057 crore were released for the sanctioned projects16 projects were under which a total of 62435 ha of land was covered. Since 1995-96 Centre has released Rs.155.45 crore under the scheme..
The main objectives of the IWMP are to restore the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources such as soil, vegetative cover and water. The outcomes are prevention of soil run-off, regeneration of natural vegetation, rain water harvesting and recharging of the ground water table. This enables multi-cropping and the introduction of diverse agro-based activities, which help to provide sustainable livelihoods to the people residing in the watershed area. In addition, the Scheme of Technology Development, Extension and Training (TDET) is also being implemented to promote development of cost effective and proven technologies to support watershed management.
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