RKVY

The importance of soil moisture conservation, arresting soil erosion, replenishing the water table by arresting run off cannot be over emphasized. The success of agriculture, upliftment of rural economy and productivity in forestry sector depends on improving soil and soil moisture conservation, arresting soil erosion and replenishment of water table. To, achieve success in these endeavors the Forest Department utilizes fund from the Additional Central Assistance Scheme-‘Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojona’ (RKVY), launched by the Central Govt. mainly to incentivize the State to attain 4% annual growth rate in agriculture & allied sectors during the 11th plan period.