Watershed Mahotsav launched in Guntur; Mission Watershed Punarutthaan unveiled
The Union Ministry of Rural Development launched the 'Watershed Mahotsav' in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on 11 November 2025 in the presence of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Minister of State Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, and inaugurated the Vengalayapalem Tank Rejuvenation Project.
Summary
The Watershed Mahotsav in Guntur celebrated community-led water rejuvenation and soil health. The event launched Mission Watershed Punarutthaan to restore degraded landscapes through participatory planning, felicitated winners of the Watershed Janbhagidari Cup 2025, and included a digital Bhumi Poojan of new watershed works. Shivraj Singh Chouhan also announced ₹380 crore for roads in Andhra Pradesh.
Key facts
- Event
- Watershed Mahotsav
- Venue
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- New mission
- Mission Watershed Punarutthaan
- Project inaugurated
- Vengalayapalem Tank Rejuvenation
- Roads for AP
- ₹380 cr
- Ministry
- Rural Development
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the Ministry of Rural Development launch the 'Watershed Mahotsav' on 11 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Guntur
The Watershed Mahotsav was launched in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, where the Vengalayapalem Tank Rejuvenation Project was also inaugurated.
Which mission, focused on rejuvenating degraded landscapes through participatory planning, was launched at the Watershed Mahotsav in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mission Watershed Punarutthaan
Mission Watershed Punarutthaan was launched at the Guntur Mahotsav for participatory rejuvenation of degraded landscapes.