District Watershed Development Unit, Tonk IWMP-IV - Directorate of ...

Problems and scope of improvement in the project area
The socio economic conditions of the area can be improved through increased production which
can be achieved through expansion in cultivated area and productivity enhancement. 56 ha. land
is arable wasteland can be brought under cultivation.
1107 ha is only irrigated and with efforts this can be increased to1250 Ha . The productivity gap of
major crops in the area as compared with district and with areas in the same agro climatic zones
indicate potential to increase the productivity. The demonstration of improved package of
practices, improved varieties, increased irrigation facilities and soil conservation measures under
the project can bridge this gap. Due to small land holdings in the area focus of the project would
be on diversification in agriculture (horticulture, vegetables, Agro forestry, fodder crops)and
diversification in Livelihoods(Agriculture, Animal husbandry, self employment)
12000 Quintal fodder scarcity can be met out through Pasture development .Improved animal
Husbandry practices can increase the productivity of livestock. 160 no of persons migrate due to
Lack of season job this migration can be checked through creation of employment opportunities in
the project area through increase in production and diversification in agriculture and Livelihoods as
mentioned above.