About Department of Soil and Water Conservation
Approximately 70% area of Punjab is facing ground water depletion with 112 blocks have been declared over-exploited/ dark blocks. South–western districts are battling with salinity and water-logging. About 10% area is under various forms of degradation due to soil erosion. Most programmes of the department aim at mitigating the harmful effects of these problems with suitable activities of judicious use and effective management of soil and water resources. The Department of Soil and Water Conservation was established as an independent Department in the year 1969. Earlier, it was a wing of Agriculture Department. Presently, Department has 4 Circles and 17 Divisions including 14 Divisions involved in soil & water conservation works and 3 other divisions that provide machinery, survey, training & capacity building support.
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- 0172 - 2777094, 2704857, 2716158
- 0172- 2725330
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