Directorate of Soil Conservation , Bihar

The Bihar Watershed Development Society (BWDS) is a State-level agency under the Directorate of Soil Conservation, Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar, responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring watershed development programmes across the State. Established on 28 April 2010, BWDS was constituted to implement the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), now integrated into PMKSY–Watershed Development (PMKSY-WDC 2.0). The Society works to conserve soil and water resources, improve rainfed and degraded lands, enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen community institutions, promote sustainable livelihoods, and build climate-resilient farming systems. Through integrated watershed management, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and community participation, BWDS is contributing to sustainable rural development and improving the lives of farmers across Bihar.