This programme has been developed with the support of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. The Diploma in Watershed Management aims at developing competent human resource in the field of Watershed Development/Management. It intends to impart basic knowledge and skills for water harvesting, conservation and utilization, soil erosion and its management, integrated farming systems, animal husbandry, agro-forestry, funding, monitoring, evaluation and capacity building of watershed development programmes besides extension and communication skills for long term socio-economic development of the society. It will provide the basic understanding of various activities undertaken during the development of watersheds. The diploma programme also intends to address the workforce requirement of the watershed management and focus on upgrading the knowledge and skills of existing personnel in the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). The target group includes rural youth, social workers/volunteers working with NGOs/ government functionaries implementing watershed development programmes.

Job opportunities for the passouts of this programme include: Self Entrepreneurship, Soil Conservation and Agriculture/ Horticulture Inspectors, Agro-forestry Surveyors, Livestock Assistants Technicians/Supervisors in Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) dealing with watershed projects, Urban Housing Boards, Private Real Estate Builders, Soil Conservation Departments and Ground Water Boards.

10+2 or its equivalent;

English & Hindi

Rs. 12,000/- for full Programme plus Registration fee of Rs.300/-