♦ The government launched the State‑Level Watershed Mahotsav 2025 and Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima on 8 December 2025, to revive traditional water bodies, restore degraded lands, and strengthen water‑harvesting systems.

♦ The mission aims to achieve these objectives, ensuring sustainable livelihoods through community participation and convergence with schemes such as MGNREGA, the statement from the Ministry of Rural Development said.

♦ Key achievements under PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) and watershed development in Nagaland include 14 watershed projects approved, Rs 140 crore sanctioned, of which Rs 80 crore has been released, 555 water‑harvesting structures renovated, over 6,500 farmers benefitted, and 120 springs restored, the statement noted.