Q. Which Punjab department was founded in 1969 for water and soil conservation?
Answer: Punjab Soil and Water Conservation Department
Notes: Punjab Soil and Water Conservation Department was set up in 1969 to address issues like soil erosion and water management, especially in areas such as Shiwaliks and Kandi, impacting districts like Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Ropar due to natural and human factors.
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