Water conservation: Nabard to help 1,00,000 villages before monsoon

The programme will cover both water-scarce and flood-affected areas in India

Ahead of the monsoon, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) will be reaching out to 100,000 villages with its water conservation programme. The Nabard will be working with villagers on better use of water for agriculture and household purposes.
 
Amid a drought-like situation in several areas, the Nabard targets to help farmers extend water availability and usage by at least two months. It also asked banks to provide advances to farmers if any demand comes for irrigation after the campaign.
 
“We will educate farmers and villagers about efficient use of water. Under the programme, Nabard-trained