- The MoU was signed to execute a watershed development programme, which covers over one million acres and 100 watersheds in the state.
- The MoU was signed under Karnataka Watershed Development Department and ITC’s social investment programme called Mission Sunehra Kal. The partnership will work for a tenure of 3 years.
- The MoU is basically a part of Karnataka’s ‘Watershed development for drought proofing’ programme. This programme aims to cover 1.16 million acres of watershed area in 29 districts of the state.
- Under this MoU, ITC will from an expert group that will provide guidance and training to the government officials to apply the company’s drought-proofing framework for planning, implementation and monitoring of the programme.
- Both the entities will work to fulfil the motto of Jal Shakti Abhiyan and More-Crop-Per-Drop.
- Static Part:
- Lakes in Karnataka: Agara Lake, Bellandur Lake, Lalbagh Lake, Madiwala Lake, Kukkarahalli lake, Lingambudhi Lake, Pampa Sarovar
Question:
Q.1 With which organisation has the Gov. of Karnataka signed MoU to execute watershed development programme in the state?
a. Larsen & Toubro
b. Reliance Industries Ltd
c. ITC
d. Hindustan Unilever
a. Larsen & Toubro
b. Reliance Industries Ltd
c. ITC
d. Hindustan Unilever