Participatory Irrigation Management

Surendra Kumar Rai

ISBN 10: 3659187089 / ISBN 13: 9783659187087

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2012, 2012

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Neuware -Agriculture and irrigation sectors have always been on prime focus of the world for reforms because of its pivotal role in world economy and farmers¿ livelihoods. Agriculture is the single largest consumer of water. Availability of irrigation water is critical for food security and requires meticulous management. Over the last two decades, various policy reforms have been carried out in irrigation sector around the world. During these reforms it has been realized that without active participation of end users the irrigation systems cannot be managed efficiently. This laid the seeds for Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) programme.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 128 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Participatory Irrigation Management
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659187089
• ISBN 13: 9783659187087
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 8D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 209 grams

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Synopsis

Agriculture and irrigation sectors have always been on prime focus of the world for reforms because of its pivotal role in world economy and farmers’ livelihoods. Agriculture is the single largest consumer of water. Availability of irrigation water is critical for food security and requires meticulous management. Over the last two decades, various policy reforms have been carried out in irrigation sector around the world. During these reforms it has been realized that without active participation of end users the irrigation systems cannot be managed efficiently. This laid the seeds for Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) programme.

About the Author

Author has completed B.Sc. (Agri) from JNKVV, Jabalpur & M.Sc. in Agril. Extension from NAU, Navsari. Now presently working as Senior Research Fellow in the Dept. of Extension Education, Navsari. He has contributed 4 research papers in different national and international journals and seminars. He has also qualified National Eligibility Test (NET).