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Title An Evaluation of Participatory Irrigation Management Practices in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
Authors Gandhi, Vasant P.
Publication Date 01-Apr-2004
Year 2004
Abstract Experience over the last two decades shows that if farmers actively participate in irrigation management, there is marked improvement in water utilization efficiency. This has led to the promotion of participatory irrigation management (PIM) and water user associations (WUAs). The study seeks to examine if the devolution of powers envisaged has indeed taken place and how the system has performed in improving the efficiency of water use and operation and maintenance of water delivery systems.