Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Haryali?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The project focuses only on the well-being of females.
Watershed management means the careful use and conservation of surface water and groundwater. Haryali is one such project.
Option (1) It is a Watershed Development Project. — Correct about Haryali. It is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government.
Option (2) Project is executed by Gram Panchayats with People's Participation. — Correct about Haryali. Local bodies and the villagers run it together.
Option (3) It aims to enable rural population to conserve water. — Correct about Haryali. The water is saved for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation.
Option (4) The project focuses only on the well-being of females. — Not correct about Haryali. Haryali serves the whole rural population, not only women. Its aim is to conserve water.
NCERT (2026-27): “Watershed Management … The Central and State Governments have initiated many watershed development and management programmes in the country. Some of these are being implemented by nongovernmental organisations also. Haryali is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. The Project is being executed by Gram Panchayats with people’s participation.” |