World Desertification Day Observed Across WDC-PMKSY Areas

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed across 813 WDC-PMKSY 2.0 project areas in India.

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was celebrated on 17 June 2026 across project areas under the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0. The observance highlighted soil conservation, watershed development and sustainable land management. WDC-PMKSY 2.0 is important for rainfed and degraded regions because it supports water harvesting, land restoration and livelihood improvement. The event is significant for environment and agriculture-linked current affairs.