Explanation:

Chief Minister of Rajasthan has recently approved a proposal to make an additional provision of ?302 crore for the Rajiv Gandhi Jal Sanchay Yojana (RGJSY).

As part of the programme, the activities for watershed area treatment have been taken up during the last two years.

Farm ponds, check dams, field bunds and water harvesting and storage structures have been built under the scheme.

The additional funds will be released to Zila Parishads in all districts, which will spend the money on the works in their respective areas.

Villagers and elected representatives of Panchayati Raj institutions will assist the State government in its efforts for water conservation and rainwater harvesting.

The current efforts are expected to increase the groundwater level in geographically difficult areas. The projects will be formulated to meet local needs with regular monitoring.