National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA)

वर्षाश्रित क्षेत्रों के लिए राष्ट्रीय जलसंभर विकास परियोजना

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation

Official Website

iAbout This Scheme

Launched in 1990-91 and substantially expanded in 1994-95 during the Eighth Plan, NWDPRA aimed at sustainable development of rainfed agriculture through watershed approach covering soil and water conservation, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and animal husbandry in micro-watershed units. It covered 25 lakh hectares annually and was merged into the Integrated Watershed Development Programme (IWDP) and later IWMP in 2009.

🎁Key Benefits

Soil and water conservation in rainfed micro-watersheds
Improved rainfed crop production technologies
Horticulture and agro-forestry development
Groundwater recharge through water harvesting structures

✅Eligibility Criteria

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Scheme merged into IWMP 2009 — historical archive

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📝How to Apply

Historical Scheme — No Active Application

This scheme has been discontinued. It has been superseded by newer programmes. Visit the successor scheme page or contact your district collector for current alternatives.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for farmer schemes?

Most farmer schemes are open to small and marginal farmers owning cultivable land up to 2 hectares. Specific schemes may have additional criteria. Aadhaar linkage with bank account is mandatory for DBT schemes.

How is the money transferred in DBT schemes?

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) sends money directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account, eliminating middlemen and ensuring timely delivery of financial assistance.

What documents are needed for farmer scheme registration?

Generally: Aadhaar card, land ownership documents (Khatauni/Khasra), bank passbook, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and passport-size photograph.

Can tenant farmers apply for PM-Kisan?

No, PM-Kisan is only for landholder farmer families. Tenant farmers or sharecroppers do not qualify for PM-Kisan but may be eligible for other schemes like Fasal Bima.

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

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