I n a virtual review meeting held today, Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, assessed the progress of key national initiatives, including the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) and PM-Awas Yojana. Joining him was Minister of State for Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani.

Representing Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who holds the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy portfolio, highlighted the state’s impressive achievements.

He emphasised Odisha’s effective use of 88% of allocated funds under WDC-PMKSY 2.0, aimed at revitalising rainfed and degraded lands through integrated watershed management. This approach not only boosts agricultural p

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