Impact evaluation of watershed activities on forest conservation and livelihood of people: a case study of Fakot watershed in Uttarakhand state

A study on “Impact Evaluation of Watershed Activities on Forest Conservation and Livelihood of People – A case study of Fakot Watershed in Uttarakhand state” was conducted in the project area by a team of Himalayan Action Research Centre, Dehradun, with technical and financial support from National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi. The main objectives of the study were to learn from the experiences of the project and capture the successes of the programme for replication in other watersheds of India. The study covers the impacts of ‘Integrated Watershed Management Project’ on social, economic and ecological aspects mainly agriculture and horticulture development, forest conservation, ecological security and income and employment opportunities.