In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, District Udhampur has been conferred with National Award for water conservation under Jeevika Project launched by the District Administration.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports that the project aims to increase the assured irrigation of Agriculture land and conservation of water and was conceptualized by the District Development Commissioner Dr. Piyush Singla. The project envisages development of sustainable ecosystems through water conservation to enhance the livelihood for small and marginal farmers.<br />'' <br />''With a multi-pronged strategy, the project focuses on enhancing water usage efficiency and aiming at generating sustainable livelihood for farmers in the district.<br />'' <br />''The successful execution of the project has fetched best District National Water Conservation Award to the district, which was virtually presented by Vice President of India M.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Venkaiah Naidu yesterday at the Second National Water Awards Ceremony organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.</span><br />