Backdrop Of the Project 
                      •    District  Udhampur  is  predominantly  Agrarian  where  80% 
                           population  is  rural  with  agriculture  as  their  main  stay  for 
                           livelihood.
                      •    Total 65200 land holdings with average holding size is 0.97 Ha.
                      •     97% of the farming families are small and marginal.
                      •    Only  about  6  %  of  the  cultivated  area  is  under  assured 
                           irrigation.
                      •    Untapped  perennial    water  resources  viz.  natural  springs 
                           /bowlies /nallahs.
       Aim of the Project:
      •
      Innovative  Water  Harvesting  /  Conservation  –  Tapping  of 
      Perennial water resources , Minimizing water losses.
      •
      Protected Cultivation by Tubular Green House Structures and 
      Mulching.
      •
      Ground water recharging
      •
      Increasing Water use efficiency
      •
      Sustainable Livelihood – Doubling of farmers income
                      JEEVIKA -OBJECTIVES : 
                     •  To harness the untapped perennial sources and increasing the 
                        assured irrigation potential through innovative water 
                        harvesting structures.
                     •  To promote efficient water use for irrigation by means of 
                        micro irrigation-Drip method.
                     •  To create livelihood opportunities for small and marginal 
                        farmers  through integrated farming.
                     •  To mobilize masses for larger participation in water 
                        conservation and shift towards integrated farming.
                   
             Strategies/Activities Implemented:
             •Creation of Water Harvesting Structures with Pond Lining.
             •Efficient water utilization by means of Drip Irrigation
             •Protected  Cultivation  by  Tubular  Green  House  Structures 
             and Mulching.
             •Promotion   of   Organic    Agriculture  by    means    of 
             Vermicomposting.
             •Promotion of Mushroom Cultivation.
             •Capacity Building.
               Methodology to achieve the Set Aim
               1. Water Harvesting / Conservation – 
                   •  250  ponds  are  being  developed  by  using 
                      innovative  water  harvesting  structures  with 
                      poly lining of 500 microns.
                   •  Other than above , 590 ponds are being developed 
                      specifically  for  water  recharging  to  help  increase 
                      the water table .
                   •  Total  840  ponds  are  being  developed  through 
                      convergence of various schemes. 
               2. Increase the Water use efficiency – 
                   •                               2
                      Drip  irrigation  for  500  m   is  proposed  under  the 
                      Project.
               3. Sustainable Livelihood –
                   •  Targeted to cater off season vegetables cultivation
                   •    Polyhouse, vermibeds and mushroom trays to    
                      increase the income of the farmers.