Economic valuation of reducing land degradation through watershed development in east Madhya Pradesh under risks of Climate extremes

The study indicates that the impact of sustainable land management through WSD as implemented by NGOs is an economically beneficial developmental intervention for periods of normal rainfall, as well as extreme events. The results of the study suggest that capacitating the local community to systematically implement WSD with climate adaptive measures and to maintain the structures constructed is economically viable. It also protects the ecosystem regenerated.