JCE_V2_N2_A1 Vishal Pandurang Kumbhar Sushma Shekhar Kulkarni Vidula Arun Swami Journal on Civil Engineering 2249 - 0779 2 2 1 10 Watershed, Consortium, Community, Soil Conservation, Livelihood Watershed is not simply the hydrological unit but also socio-political-ecological entity which plays crucial role in determining food, social, and economical security and provides life support services to rural people. The criteria for selecting watershed size also depend on the objectives of the development and terrain slope. A large watershed can be managed in plain valley areas or where forest or pasture development is the main objective. In hilly areas or where intensive agriculture development is planned, the size of watershed relatively preferred is small. This paper describes the concept, principles and challenges in watershed management. March - May 2012 Copyright © 2012 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1833