The study was conducted in Mainabasai micro watershed in Joura block of the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh during 2010-11. To assess the impact of participatory approach in management of watershed practices in micro-watershed. A benchmark survey was under taken. The noticed positive effect of the programme was an increase in area of arhar and wheat and an increase in productivity of gram and arhar with a increased change in arable areas, agricultural areas, irrigated areas, cropping intensity, water resources, and area of horticultural crops. The cattle population was also increased due to sufficient water and fodder availability. Using modern inputs like high yielding varieties, chemical fertilizers, irrigation, and plant protection measures etc. has also increased the productivity of crops. The co-ordination of farmers and government functionaries, land development activities were some of the measures taken to improve the micro watershed. Better co-ordination between development agencies and voluntary organizations is also essential for effective implementation of watershed programme.