Institutional reforms in Indian irrigation
As water resources become increasing scare in India and demand only increases, the challenge of sustaining irrigation systems and the lands they serve is a matter of crucial importance. In particular, the livelihood of millions of farmers is threatened. India’s canal irrigation systems, which have s...
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2005
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| author | Gulati, Ashok Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S. Raju, K. Vengama |
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| description | As water resources become increasing scare in India and demand only increases, the challenge of sustaining irrigation systems and the lands they serve is a matter of crucial importance. In particular, the livelihood of millions of farmers is threatened. India’s canal irrigation systems, which have so far made an enormous contribution to food security, are now in crisis because of increasing competition for water, poor management, and declining funding. The authors of this book examine the nature of large-scale surface irrigation systems in India, analyze their associated problems, and discuss the options for reform. They also assess the impact of several pilot reform projects. Among the other important issues discussed are: (1) the government’s financial constraints and the political implications of farmers’ demands; (2) viable options for institutional reform, including financially autonomous irrigation agencies and incentives for increasing farmers’ participation in management; and (3) the cost of irrigation development and the effectiveness of participatory irrigation management. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1581512025-02-24T06:46:04Z Institutional reforms in Indian irrigation Gulati, Ashok Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S. Raju, K. Vengama irrigation food security economic growth public investment canals infrastructure water supply farmers price policies reforms As water resources become increasing scare in India and demand only increases, the challenge of sustaining irrigation systems and the lands they serve is a matter of crucial importance. In particular, the livelihood of millions of farmers is threatened. India’s canal irrigation systems, which have so far made an enormous contribution to food security, are now in crisis because of increasing competition for water, poor management, and declining funding. The authors of this book examine the nature of large-scale surface irrigation systems in India, analyze their associated problems, and discuss the options for reform. They also assess the impact of several pilot reform projects. Among the other important issues discussed are: (1) the government’s financial constraints and the political implications of farmers’ demands; (2) viable options for institutional reform, including financially autonomous irrigation agencies and incentives for increasing farmers’ participation in management; and (3) the cost of irrigation development and the effectiveness of participatory irrigation management. 2005 2024-10-24T20:08:07Z 2024-10-24T20:08:07Z Book https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158151 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160596 Open Access SAGE Publications Gulati, Ashok; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.; and Raju, K. Vengama. 2005. Institutional reforms in Indian irrigation. SAGE. |
| spellingShingle | irrigation food security economic growth public investment canals infrastructure water supply farmers price policies reforms Gulati, Ashok Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S. Raju, K. Vengama Institutional reforms in Indian irrigation |
| title | Institutional reforms in Indian irrigation |
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| title_short | Institutional reforms in Indian irrigation |
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| topic | irrigation food security economic growth public investment canals infrastructure water supply farmers price policies reforms |
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