The World Bank, the Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka, and Odisha, have signed a USD 115 million deal for theRejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programmeto help national and state governments adopt improved watershed management practices to help farmers become more resilient to climate change, improve incomes, and promote higher productivity.

Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) is a project which is being implemented in three-four Indian states. It is planned as a six-year project and is one of the largest water management programs around the world.