Which of the following watershed development projects is sponsored by the Central Government aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water?

Haryali

The correct answer is Option (2) → Haryali

Out of the provided options, the Central Government sponsored watershed development project that aims to enable the rural population to conserve water is:

• Haryali

Here's a breakdown of the other options:

• Arvary Pani Sansad: This program is specific to Rajasthan and focuses on water resource management.
• Jal Kranti Abhiyan: This is a national water mission but doesn't solely target rural areas.
• Neeru-Meeru: This is an initiative implemented in Andhra Pradesh for water resource development.

Haryali specifically targets watershed development and management at the Grama Panchayat level with people's participation. Its main objectives include:

• Harvesting rainwater for irrigation, plantations, and drinking water supplies.
• Overall development of rural areas through sustainable water management practices.