IRRIGATION

Check Dams NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development  & Management (CWRDM)  TITLE: Impact of check dams on groundwater environment in Udumbanchola Taluk (Kerala) PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Narasimhaprasad, N B STARTING DATE: 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: 2000 PROJECT ABSTRACT: The study was carried out in the Udumbanchola taluk of Idukki district of Kerala State, India. The study area is characterised by steep slopes, narrow valley and thin soil cover of 0.5 to1.0 m overlying the hard rocks. Both southwest and northeast monsoons are experienced in this area and the average annual rainfall is 1921 mm. Six piezometers were established downstream of the check dam. Periodic groundwater level fluctuation was monitored using these piezometers to know the impact of impoundment in the check-dam on the groundwater environment. Depending on the location of the piezometer, the depth of groundwater below ground level varies between 0.34 to 0.90 meters during peak summer (March)and 0.06 to0.68 meters during monsoon (July/August). The analysis of depth to groundwater level in the piezometers has shown that there is an improvement of 5 to10cm in the groundwater level after the impoundment in the check dam. This indicates that there is a positive impact on the groundwater environment due to the check dam in this area. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; GROUNDWATER; CHECK DAMS;KERALA Ground Water NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Studies on development of Surangams as non-conventional water resource in Kanhangad block panchayat PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Kokkal, Kamalakshan et al.,  STARTING DATE:2000  DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing PROJECT ABSTRACT: Surangams or Thurangams are basically tunnel wells for extracting groundwater from hillocks and are one of the traditional groundwater sources being used in north Kerala. An attempt to go through the existence, potential and developmental perspectives was made during the short course of this study. These surangams have to be maintained since these water-extracting structures have so many advantages over the other structures like open dug wells and bore wells etc. in the highland areas of Kanhangad. The following aspects of Surangams were investigated during the study: Shape variation, type of surangams, growth rate of surangams, status of water availability, use pattern, physical status, lithological set up, discharge characteristics, land use change. There are 472 surangams documented in five grama panchayats of Kanhangad Block panchayat, in which more number of surangams are concentrated in the Kodom-Beloor Panchayat. Rectangular shaped surangams are commonly seen in these areas and found in the flanks of hills and inside the wells or ponds. The surangams are usually 50 to 80 cm wide and 0.90 to 1.5 m high and length varies between 3 to 300 m. About thirty surangams are selected in the study area for measuring water discharge or yield variation. In pre-monsoon season the discharges is about 200 1/hr on an average. The quality of surangam water is found to be potable as per BIS standards. However, low pH of the order of5.46 has been observed in few cases. It is also found to be good for agricultural purposes. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; WATER TUNNELS; OUNDWATER;WATER RESOURCES;KERALA. Ground Water Assessment NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development & Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Groundwater assessment and development in the rural midland region of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala PROJECT LEADER(S): M.Nazimuddin, M et al., STARTING DATE: 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: 2000  PROJECT ABSTRACT: The project was aimed to assess the groundwater potential in the midland region of Thiruvanthapuram, district and to study the occurrence and movement of groundwater in different geomorphological units. Two years of water table data from 57 observation wells were collected. One-year data of water quality was also collected from the observation wells. Field data were analyzed. Puming tests were carried out in 12 locations in the entire midland area. Well use pattern studies at two sample areas of Amaravila and Pothencode were completed. The study showed that total groundwater availability in Thiruvananthapuram midland was 188 MCM and the utilization in 56.12 MCM, which was only 30 per cent of the total availability. Specific suggestions for further development of groundwater resources are given in the report. High over burden depth, deep water table and clay deposits are the major constraints for poor groundwater recharge especially in the southern midland region. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; GROUNDWATER ASSESSMENT; KERALA Ground Water Conditions NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development & Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Groundwater conditions in different physiographic regions of Kerala PROJECT LEADER(S): Narasimha Prasad, N B STARTING DATE: 1999  DATE OF COMPLETION: 2000 NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) MAILING ADDRESS(C): Department of Economic Analysis Research, C-24, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex,PB.NO.8121, Bandra (East), Mumbai--400051  PROJECT ABSTRACT: The groundwater conditions in different physiographic regions of northern Kerala were studied with river basin as the unit. The Kadalundi basin in Malappuram district and Nileshwar basin in Kasargod district had been studied. The objective of this project is to know the pattern of water level fluctuation in different Physiographic regions, depth of water level and saturated thickness in different seasons, hydrogeological properties of the rocks within the basins, groundwater assessment and groundwater quality etc. The data collected and generated during the project were analyzed. The annual ground water availability was estimated at 108.15 MCM in Kadalundi basin and 9.425 MCM for Nileshwar basin. . The gross annual groundwater draft was estimated as 44.7 MCM for Nileshwar basin. Both basins were found to be "safe" for future groundwater development and the stage of which had been computed as 41 per cent in Kadalundi basin and 37 per cent in Nileshwar basin. No significant variation of water levels during pre and post monsoon intervals were observed.  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; GROUND WATER CONDITIONS;KERALA Ground Water Irrigation NAME OF INSTITUTION: People's Research Organisation For Grass Root  Environmental Scientific Services (PROGRESS)  MAILING ADDRESS: 12-13-626, Prakash Nilayam, Nagarjuna Nagar,Tarnaka, Hyderabad--500 017  TELEPHONE NO. 040-7172408  FAX: 040-7172471  E-MAIL ADDRESS: progres@hd2.vsnl.net.in   TITLE: Conservation and management of surface and groundwater for the developoment of poor and marginal farmers and ecological regeneration in hard rock terrains of Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh. (Action Research) PROJECT LEADER(S): Rajendra Prasad, J.  PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Sreedhar, K. STARTING DATE: July, 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2001 NAME OF SPONSORER: Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi. 110 011 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1)To identify typical micro-watersheds in different hydrogeological / geomorphological settings;2)To work out different low cost conservation and management technologies; 3)Establish physical models at farm level in lands belonging to SC farmers and 4)To assess improvement in soil moisture availability, enhanced recharge to the groundwater system and improvement in fertility and crop production. Methodology: Carryout benchmark survey of prevailing biomass and the nature of erosion, runoff, fertility and crop productivity; resource mapping and identifying recharge zones using remote sensing; Establish rain-guage and soil moisture and silt monitoring stations for each micro-watershed. Carryout detailed topographic survey, identify, gullies and their catchement areas and identify conservation and management technologies, local material and treatment options; Develop computer models and prepare final document for circulation, which would service as a sample for replication in similar situation etc., Study Area: Dattarpally Village, Yadagirigutta Mandal, Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh. PLANNED OUTPUT: Report. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; GROUND WATER IRRIGATION;ANDHRA PRADESH. Ground Water Pollution NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) (NIRD)  TITLE: Government and community initiatives in prevention of ground water pollution (drinking water): A case study PROJECT LEADER: Sivaram, P STARTING DATE: January, 2003 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003 OBJECTIVES: 1. To study the government and NGOs interventions in preventing ground water pollution 2. To analyse drinking water users perceptions on the (drinking water) quality of ground water and its effects on their health 3. To suggest measures for improving the ground water quality (drinking water) METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected from 60 households through case study method. STUDY AREAS: Ranga Reddy district of Andhra Pradesh KEYWORDS: DRINKING WATER;IRRIGATION;WATER  POLLUTION;GROUND WATER POLLUTION; COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION;RANGAREDDY DISTRICT; ANDHRAPRADESH Irrigation NAME OF INSTITUTION: Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA)  TITLE: Natural resource management project in two different watersheds under NWDPRA  PROJECT LEADER(S): Singh, H P PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Osman, Mohammed, and Mishra, P K. STARTING DATE: November, 1998  DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003  NAME OF SPONSORER: Department of Agriculture  MAILING ADDRESS(S): Government of Andhra pradesh,Near L.B.Stadium, Hyderabad--500 001  TELEPHONE NO.(S): 040-3233471 FAX(S): 040-3232107/040-3237545 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1). To evaluate the vegetative and mechanical interventions for soil and moisture conservation and quantification of hydrologic parameters;2). To identify suitable trees/shrubs/grasses and legumes for different land use situations in two different agro-ecosystems; and 3). To create technological awareness and monitor the impact of watershed development programme. Methodology: Topographic survey(50 m x 50 m grid); Land use survey/vegetation in each grid; Participatory Technology Development (PTD) Study Area:Chintapalli mandal, Nalgonda district; Chittigadda, Vikarabad Mandal, RR Distt.(ANDHRA PRADESH) PLANNED OUTPUT: Report  KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT;WATERSHED PROGRAMMES;IRRIGATION; NAME OF INSTITUTION: Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) TITLE: Socio-economic evaluation of watershed programmes in India. (Action Research) PROJECT LEADER(S): Reddy, Y V R PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Sastry, G et al.,. STARTING DATE: June 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: June 2003 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1). To work out costs and returns of different aspects of watershed programme so as to decide profitability of the watershed programme; 2). To know the impact of watershed management on productivity, equity, employment opportunities, social development and standard of living of rural people; and 3)To know the agricultural development and rural employment in the country. Methodology: Surveys will be conducted in 36 watersheds under different agro-climatic conditions through out the country. Data will be collected from the records, reports and from the farmers also in a prescribed proforma. The collected data will be tabulated and analysed.  PLANNED OUTPUT: Article; Report. KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;IRRIGATION;WATERSHED PROGRAMMES. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Central Research Institute For Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA)  TITLE: A study on role of village institutions on management of programmes on area development on watershed basis in Southern Telangana of Andhra Pradesh. PROJECT LEADER(S): Nirmala, G. PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Prasad, M S et al., STARTING DATE: June 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: July 2002 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1). To study the structural and the functional characteristics of the village institutions of the watershed development programme; 2). To study the productivity of areas developed on watershed basis ; 3). To study the role of village institutions on: a. The access of usufructs to all with special reference to women and the landless; b. Food and nutritional security; c. Improved water availability; d. Better fodder and fuel availability; e. Better employment (equal wages); f. Empowerment of all stake holders in decision making for better NRM. Methodology: In Southern Telangana four watersheds namely Manchal, Pamena and Ibrahimpatnam in Ranga reddy district and Metlakunta in Medak district will be purposively selected on the criteria of implementing agency (PIA)and as well the extent of capacity building involved. Time series data regarding productivity of crops for different categories of farmers, groundwater recharge, productivity of crops for different categories of farmers, ground recharge, productivity of fodder crops, resource generation for maintenance of soil and water conservation structures and employment generating activities over time will be collected from records and previous year's from a sample of farmers. A Schedule will be developed and field tested. Study Area: Ranga Reddy and Medak Districts of Andhra Pradesh PLANNED OUTPUT: Articles and Reports. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;RURAL DEVELOPMENT;VILLAGE INSTITUTIONS;WATERSHED PROGRAMMES;SOUTHERN  TELANGANA;ANDHRA PRADESH;RANGAREDDY DISTRICT;    MEDAK DISTRICT. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Concurrent evaluation of watershed programmes in Western Ghats region of Kerala state PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Varadan, K M  and Nazimuddin, M. STARTING DATE: 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: 2000 PROJECT ABSTRACT: The project was aimed at the evaluation of the effects of various soil and water conservation practices on the hydrological process and the study of the socio-economic impact of watershed development programme in the Western ghat region. The project was carried out at five watersheds namely Karakulam, Vilanilam, Mudickal, Naikunnuthodu and Kodom located at Trivandrum, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kannur and Kasargod districts respectively. The development activities of these watersheds were taken up under Western Ghat development programme. The study revealed that the various developmental measures carried out in the watersheds had a positive effect on hydrological parameters such as reducing peak flows, enhancing ground water table, reducing sediment load and improving soil moisture, in spite of the fact that these development measures were only partially implemented in the watershed areas compared to what was originally planned by the departments. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT; KERALA. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development & Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Development of a natural resources information system for the Periyar river basin in Kerala State PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): James, E J  et al., STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: State Committee on Science Technology  Environment, Govt. of Kerala PROJECT ABSTRACT: The project aims at data collection from the Periyar basin through observation networks of CWRDM and other agencies and also with the help of remote sensing techniques. The project further aims at the development of basin wise. Natural Resources Information System (NRIS)in GIS environment for Periyar basin to assist the natural resources database management system (NRDMS)of Government of India. The project also proposes to monitor selected key parameters and to investigate general trend in the environmental changes within the basin using GIS techniques and to prepare relevant maps. All relevant data have been collected and analysed with an ultimate goal of establishing a GIS for the scientific development and management of the natural resources of the Periyar river basin. An interim report was prepared and submitted to the funding agency during the period under report.  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM; PERIYAR RIVER BASIN; KERALA. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Development of Small Scale Drinking Water Supply Schemes in Rural Kerala PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): K. N. Remani, K N et al., STARTING DATE: 2000  DATE OF COMPLETION: 2001 NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission (RGNDWM) MAILING ADDRESS: CGO Complex, New Delhi. 110 003 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Secondary data required for the identification of rural sites for project execution was collected through extensive surveys and by communication with concerned departments, local bodies and voluntary organisations. A field survey data sheet was used to collect information on the water related problems encountered by public in the area based on the secondary data collected, the following important activities were carried out. Construction of a community well based drinking water supply in Kunnamangalam panchayat, in Rajiv Gandhi Colony. A Solar photovoltaic-based pump was installed. Revival of a water supply scheme based on a dug well at Kunniyurmala in Quilandy Taluk. The scheme involved a storage tank of about 16,000 literes, pumping main and pipe line system. Development of a small-scale water supply scheme at Karimkutty in Koodaranji panchayat which included a storage tank of 9000L, 5HP pump with a pumping main of 290 meters. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES;RURAL AREAS;KERALA. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Water Resources Development & Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Encouraging Women's participation in irrigated agriculture  PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Joseph, Kamalam et al., STARTING DATE: 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: 2000 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives of the Project are, (1)To provide better opportunities for women in the irrigated agriculture sector; (2)To make the farm women critically aware of the problems in irrigated agriculture and the possibilities of best exploitation;(3)To promote the access of women in irrigated agriculture by making them more visible and important through the process of periodic contacts, discussions and deliberations; (4)To increase the agricultural income of the poor rural women by developing their abilities and skills; and (5)To disseminate the information or allied scientific aspects that can lead to better irrigation management . The results of the study indicates that marginalising women in rural areas is often justified in terms of culture and tradition, both   of which can be very difficult to refute, and any efforts arouse women's involvement in group activities must touch the basic needs and must ease out their hardship and help in self development. Following are the other observations/findings of the study. Recognition of women's earlier workload should be considered while involving them in group activities; and time must be given to assimilate information and discuss issues. Sustained and committed effort is essential to promote, facilitate and catalyze the participation of women in the groups. KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS;IRRIGATION;  WOMEN PARTICIPATION; AGRICULTURE. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development& Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Hydrological and other related investigations for integrated drinking water schemes in selected districts of Kerala  PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): James, E J et al., STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission (RGNDWM), New Delhi. MAILING ADDRESS: CGO Complex, New Delhi. 110 003 PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Project envisages to identify both surface and ground water sources, giving due consideration to the water quality aspects in the panchayats of four selected districts facing drinking water problem. The project also aims at preparation of master plans for optimal utilisation of the water resources of these selected districts by following an integrated approach and giving due weightage to sustainability. Based on the available information with district authorities, Kerala Water Authority and NGOs, the Panchayats facing severe drinking water problems in the four districts of Kerala (Wynad, Kozhikode, Idukki and Pathanamthitta)were identified. Field visits were carried out to find out the exact areas having drinking water problems. Data were collected using instruments and field experiments and discussions with people and officials. Traditional sources of water indentification  include springs, streams, ponds and wells. The population in the needy area was ascertained and the sources to cater the requirements of settlements were decided. Considering acute need and other limitations, mainly stand posts were recommended. Estimates of costs were made to understand economic viability of the schemes and to help the local panchayats in taking up such schemes. Water samples were collected and tested to ascertain the quality parameters - physico-chemical and bacteriological. The results of the analysis in Kozhikode indicate that the drinking water quality problems in the selected Panchayats are due to acidity (78 per cent of the sampled sources), iron(11 per cent)and bacteriological contamination(83 per cent). In Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts, the concentration of iron is high (2.5 - 8.7 mg/l)and also the water is acidic in nature. All other physico-chemical parameters are with in the limit prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards. In order to make it potable, the problem sources have to be treated for low pH, excess iron and coliforms. The pH of the sample can be raised using lime treatment. The water bodies have to be disinfected either by bleaching powder or chlorine gas to remove coliform. Iron can be removed by aerations, followed by settling and filtration. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;DRINKING WATER SCHEMES;KERALA NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Impact of implementation of an irrigation project on water resources and cropping pattern PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Mathew, Babu et al., STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing  PROJECT ABSTRACT: The project envisages to study the changes in the land use practices and cropping pattern in the command area of an irrigation project due to its implementation and also to find out the effect of irrigation on ground water recharge and water level variations. Command area of a branch canal of the Muvattupuzha Valley Irrigation Projejct (MVIP)has been selected and basic information was collected from the irrigation office. It was proposed to conduct the study for two years before the commissioning of the project and two years after to have a realistic understanding of the changes. Four sites have been fixed in the streams (thodu) flowing through the area and flow measurements are being taken periodically. Daily observations of rainfall and evaporation were also taken. The water table fluctuations in  37 observation wells were taken fortnightly. A physical survey was conducted in the command area to verify and assess the present cropping pattern and a land use map was prepared based on the survey. A socio-economic survey among the farmers and beneficiaries of the project area was also done. The soil moisture conditions under different land uses in the area during summer months were recorded for comparison of the same during the post commissioning period. Sudden lowering or water table was observed in some of the wells located on the banks of the canal at certain stretches due to the draining out of ground water into the canal. It was also observed that the paddy fields in the command area are getting filled up rapidly at many places in spite of the assured water supply from the canal. After the partial commissioning of the project two years back, field data collection was continued to know the changes. It is also proposed to conduct one more socio economic and land use survey for the final phase of the work.  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; IRRIGATION PROJECT;WATER RESOURCES;  CROPPING PATTERN NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Improving availability of safe drinking water through S&T application and community participation PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Jayakumar, P. et al., STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Project aims to implement and propagate. water harvesting systems appropriate for respective regions in the districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Palghat, as a cost effective and long-term solution for problems related to water quality and scarcity. This is planned to be achieved by training the target groups/NGO's of the area to identify appropriate methods of water harvesting and implementing it through them. Accordingly NGO's have been identified in the 4 districts for implementation of the activities. Sites for demonstration of rainwater harvesting techniques have been identified in 3 districts by the NGO's, and steps are being taken to fabricate the rainwater harvesting structures. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; DRINKING WATER; S&T APPLICATIONS;COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development & management (CWRDM) TITLE: Innovative water harvesting structures for ethnic communities PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Nazimuddin, M and Saseendran, K. DATE OF STARTING: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: 2001 NAME OF SPONSORER: Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water (RGNDWM) MAILING ADDRESS: CGO Complex, New Delhi-110 003 PROJECT ABSTRACT : The project aimed at the demonstration of some of the innovative and cost effective water harvesting technologies, which were identified as practicable in the Western Ghats region through an earlier survey conducted by the Dr S Vasudev Foundation. Spring development, correctly locating the sites for wells and keeping the wells clean, taking of water collecting pits in the high ranges etc. were seen to be the viable, cost effective and dependable water harvesting technologies in such areas. The project was aimed at designing and developing 4 sites in selected pilot areas in the Western Ghats region, within a period of one year, with full participation of the beneficiaries and monitoring them for some period to see that the community by itself manages the system in a very cordial and harmonious manner. One large diameter dug well and a rainwater-harvesting scheme in Thalakkulam and Chungankada in Kanyakumari district of Tamilnadu have been completed successfully with people's participation. The other spring-based schemes were implemented in Peerumeduand Wayanad tribal pockets in Kerala State.  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; WATER HARVESTING;PEOPLES PARTICIPATION NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development and Management(CWRDM) TITLE: Integrated Wasteland Development project for Watershed Development  PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Abe, George  et al.,  STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Ministry of Rural Development MAILING ADDRESS(C): Government of India, Krishi Bhavan,New Delhi. PROJECT ABSTRACT: CWRDM was selected as a Programme Implementing Agency(PIA) to implement a project on Watershed Development in Idukki district in 1997. Under this five-year project with a total outlay of 1.86 crores, seven watersheds were taken up for development. The implementation of the project was taken up strictly as per the guidelines of Government of India. The implementation part of the project was entrusted to the Peermade Development Society, a voluntary agency who is another PIA doing a similar project in the Idukki District. The Watershed Development Team, which consisted of scientists in various disciplines like Agriculture Geology, Civil engineering, Forestry etc. co-ordinated formation of Watershed Committees. In all seven watersheds, Watershed Associations were registered as societies . Various Self-Help groups and Users Groups were also formulated to ensure a total development of the watershed. An amount of Rs.65.32 lakhs was received under the project. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT; WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT; KERALA. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development and Management(CWRDM) TITLE: Integrated Water Resources Development in the Kanhangad Block Panchayat (IWARD) PROJECT LEADER(S): Kokkal, Kamalakshan et al., STARTING DATE: 2000  DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing PROJECT ABSTRACT: IWRD Project envisages the study on water scarcity, water reosurces development and its use in the project area. The project area, in the Kanhangad Block Panchayat consists of 8 panchayats, viz., Ajanur, Balal, Madikai, Kodom-Belloor, Pallikara, Panathady, Udma and Pulloor-Periya. Collected data related to water resources in the Kanhangad Block Panchayat from different agencies. Prepared the land form, location, drainage and watershed map of the Kanhangad Block Panchayat for the preparation of report. Data on rainfall, evaporation, temperature, wind etc are collected from three meteorological stations established in the study area. Hydrometerorological data of Pallikara, Panathady and Ambalathara have been collected. Out of six stream gauging stations, data on velocity of flow have been collected from stations like Haripuram, Kolichal, Kottody, Mudhiyakal and Theeverpalam culvert I  II .Conducted field survey for well inventory in the selected areas of the watershed and completed 7 watersheds out of 11. Based on physical survey conducted on Kanhangad Block Panchayat area, 40 numbers of observation wells have been selected at the rate of 5 wells in each Panchayat for monitoring the ground water table fluctuations. The data on average seasonal fluctuations of groundwater level is also obtained from panchayats of Ajanur, Balal, Kodom Belloor, Madikai, Pallikara, Panathady, Pullur-Periya and Udma. Prepared the location map of observation wells and meterological yard Water quality analysis has been carried out in the Central Water Analysis Lab of CWRDM from the water samples collected from the observation wells of the study area. Conducted one day awareness program for the people on 'water conservation and management' in the Kanhangad Block Panchayath. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; WATER RESOURCES. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development & Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Management of fresh water sources in the Lakshadweep Islands PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): James, E J et al.,  STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: India-Canada Environment Facility (ICEF) PROJECT ABSTRACT: The project aims at conservation and development of fresh water sources in the Lakshadweep islands. The project was sanctioned in December 2000. A separate Project Management Cell has been established a CWRDM for the project. The team visited Agatti and Kavaratti Islands during March 2001 to finalise the project implementation strategy with the officials of PWD and DST Lakshadweep Administration. The nodal agency for project management at Lakshadweep will be the Dept. of Science and  Technology with its head quarters at Kavarattti.  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; FRESH WATER OURCES;LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development and Management(CWRDM) TITLE: Rain Water Harvesting for Water Scarcity Alleviation-- A Model PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Jayakumar, P et al., STARTING DATE: 2000  DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: State Committee on Science Technology Environment, Govt. of Kerala PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Project aims to propagate rainwater harvesting techniques through implementation of demonstration models in the water scarce area of Kozhinjampara in Palghat district. The effects of the improved water availability on the target groups are proposed to be assessed. A survey of the highly water scarce areas in the Kozhinjampara panchayath was initially conducted in consultation with the panchayath officials. Based on the survey the Kunnamkattupathy Govt. L.P. School was selected for the implementation of the first rainwater harvesting structure. A roof top rainwater harvesting structure suitable for the site conditions having a capacity to store 20,000 litres of water was designed. The fabrication work was done departmentally using ferrocement technology and the structure was commissioned. Action is being taken to demonstrate this technology in three more sites in the area. A socio-economic survey is also in progress in the Kunnamkattupathy area to assess the impact of improved safe water availability on the standard of living of the inhabitants. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;RAINWATER HARVESTING; WATER SCARCITY  PALGHAT DISTRICT;KERALA.  NAME OF INSTITUTION : Centre For Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Reorganisation of farmers associations for implementing Participatory Irrigation Management in  Kerala - A Case Study  PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Chackacherry, George and Thomas, S STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION : ongoing NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Irrigation Department MAILING ADDRESS(C): Government of Kerala, Kerala PROJECT ABSTRACT : Objective of the project is to suggest measures for implementing Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) in Kerala. For collecting data from the field, Participatory Rural Appraisal exercises have been conducted at 38 places at Neyyar, Chalakudy and Malampuzha Irrigation Project commands. Around 250 officials belonging to Irrigation Deptt, CADA, and Agriculture Deptt. have been consulted. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; PARTICIPATORY IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT; FARMERS ASSOCIATIONS. NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Warter Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) TITLE: Sustainable Water Quality Management and Popularisation of Water Harvesting in the Lakshadweep Islands PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Radhakrishnan, G et al., STARTING DATE: 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION : 2001 NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission (RGNDWM) MAILING ADDRESS: CGO Complex, New Delhi. 110 003 PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Project was taken up with the objective of demonstrating different methods of Rainwater Harvesting and to popularize them among the local people of Lakshadweep Islands with community participation, considering the limited availability of fresh water resources and the peculiar geographical nature of the Islands. A total of nine Rainwater harvesting structures were constructed in three Islands viz., Kavarathi (4 structures); Agatti (4 structures)and Kadamat (1 structure), adopting the Ferrocement Technology. A few old structures in the island were renovated. Programmes were organised in the islands of Kavarathi and Agatti to create awareness among the local people on the importance of water conservation and rainwater harvesting. The quality of the water harvested in tanks was tested to ensure potability. KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; WATER HARVESTING; LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS NAME OF INSTITUTION: Haryana Institute of Rural Development TITLE: Participatory irrigation management - A study in  Haryana PROJECT LEADER(S): Singhal, C S. STARTING DATE: 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: 2000 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1). To know the perception of farmers and officials about PIM/WUAS; 2). To study the structure and functioning of WUAS which are already registered and functional and non-functional in maintenance and operation of irrigation system; and 3). To study the Behavioural, Institutional, Physical and Financial Determinant affecting the functioning of the WUAs. Methodology: The sample of the study will be 10 registered functional and non-functional WUAS of the state. Study area:  Haryana, Districts: (1) Bhiwani; (2) Panchkupa. KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS; IRRIGATION;PARTICIPATORY IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT;HARYANA;BHIWANI DISTRICT;PANCHKUPA DISTRICT NAME OF INSTITUTION: Institute for Resource Management and Economic Development MAILING ADDRESS: 28, Institutional Area, Karkardooma,Delhi-110 092 TELEPHONE NO. 91-11-2157199/ 91-11-2147975 FAX: 91-11-2143669 E-MAIL ADDRESS : irmed@vsnl.com WEBSITE: http://www.irmed.org/ TITLE: Impact of increasing irrigation charges on cost of production and market price of important crops and the extent to which the increased water charges can be absorbed by the farming community without affecting their own profitability (Consultancy) PROJECT LEADER(S): Prasad, Kamta et al., PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Giri, Mangal et al., STARTING DATE: January 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2000 NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Ministry of Water Resource, Government of India. Commercial Area Development Division,Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi--110 001  PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objective: The basic objective of the study was to assess the impact of enhancement in irrigation charges on cost of production, market prices and support prices of major crops grown by farmers of different holdings sizes on irrigated land in different regions in India. The study might also suggest measures to safeguard the interest of the vulnerable groups of farmers who would be affected adversely due to escalation of irrigation charges. Thus, the study would be concerned with aspects related to effects of escalation of irrigation charges  on farmers of different size groups. Methodology: Information is collected from 2700 farmer households of 27 districts in 10 states through personal interview method. The study covered the following crops, a substantial acreage of which was under irrigation. Food crops: Rice, Wheat, Maize and Summer Paddy and Rape seed; Pulses: Gram; Oilseeds: Groundnut, Mustard; Other cash crops: Sugarcane and Cotton. The states where the study was taken up had been selected on the basis of preponderance of selected-cropped area under irrigation as well as total cropped area. KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS; IRRIGATION;WATER MANAGEMENT; IRRIGATION  CHARGES;AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION NAME OF INSTITUTION: Institute of Applied Manpower Research MAILING ADDRESS: Indraprastha Estate Mahatma Gandhi Marg NEW DELHI-110 002 TELEPHONE NO: 3317849-52 FAX: 91-11-3319909 E-MAIL ADDRESS : iamr@vsnl.com   TITLE: Concurrent evaluation of million wells scheme PROJECT LEADER(S): Varshney, R G PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Arora, S C et al STARTING DATE: October, 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: January, 2000 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: Aims to study the extent of fulfillment of the objectives of the scheme such as  1)To create assets in the form of an open irrigation well/irrigation source which can bring direct benefits to the rural poor particularly the SCs and STs, in-terms of assessed  Continuous supply of irrigation water; 2)To generate additional gainful employment for the target group; and 3)To improve overall quality of life in the rural areas. Methodology: The designing of schedules, preparation of sampling design and manual of instructions for survey work were taken up by the Monitoring Division of the Ministry. These were discussed and finalised by the Expert Group. Subsequently, two schedules viz., District Schedule and Beneficiary Schedule were designed and pre-tested. During the course of the survey, two new schedules, namely MWS Group Project Schedule and MWS Group Beneficiary Schedule were also canvassed. A stratified four stage sampling design was used. Study Area:  State-Bihar--covered 30 districts and 62 blocks PRESENT STATUS: Completed:Major findings and conlusions:1.The time taken in the distbursement of the sanctioned amount to the beneficiaries varied from one week to more than 3 months. 2.As per guidelines, the construction of wells has to be undertaken by the beneficiaries themselves both through their own labour and by hiring local labour.3.The average increase in the income of beneficiaries generated from crop production was Rs. 4,674 in the case of individual beneficiaries and Rs. 6,674 in that of group beneficiaries. PLANNED OUTPUT: Report KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;  IRRIGATION;MILLION WELLS SCHEME NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Behavioral & Organizational Development (CBOD) (NIRD) TITLE: Participatory management: Case studies of farmers drainage societies PROJECT LEADER: Singhal, C S STARTING DATE: May, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2001 OBJECTIVES: 1. To know various factors like knowledge,perception, attitude, group dynamics etc., of farmers and officials affecting the level of farmers participation.2. To study the structure and functioning of farmers drainage societies in enlisting the participation of farmers in planning, operation and maintenance activities. METHODOLOGY: Case study method was used to collect data. The data were collected through participatory rural appraisal method from members of Farmers Drainage Society and executives of the Society. STUDY AREAS: Gohana (Sonipat district) and Kalayt (Kaithal district) blocks in Haryana KEYWORDS: SANITATION;DRAINAGE;FARMERS DRAINAGE SOCIETIES;SONIPAT DISTRICT;KAITHAL DISTRICT; HARYANA NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) (NIRD) TITLE: An innovative programme on traditional rain water harvesting “neeru-Meeru: A case study PROJECT LEADER: Mohan Rao, M J STARTING DATE: Octbober, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: January, 2003 OBJECTIVES: 1.To study and analyse the ‘Neeru-Meeru’systems, practices and their management    2. To assess the impact of the ‘Neeru-Meeru’ programme on drinking water and crop culture 3. To understand the peoples participation in the programme METHODOLOGY: Primary data would be collected through structured schedules from officials and non-officials of PRAs & NGOs.Secondary data would be collected from Commissionerate of RD, Panchayati Raj,DRDA and Mandal Offices. STUDY AREAS: Six villages of three mandals in three districts of Andhra pradesh KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;AGRICULTURE;DRINKING WATER;NEERU-MEERU PROGRAMME; RAIN WATER HARVESTING;ANDHRA PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE:  CENTRE FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION (CME) (NIRAD) TITLE: Community participation and its effects on socio-economic conditions of the main stake holders: A study of  micro watershed projects in Madhya Pradesh PROJECT LEADER: Reddy, D P R STARTING DATE: July, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001 OBJECTIVES: 1. To document the nature and extent of Participation of the community under different PIAs that contributed towards the observed effects of the projects;2. To assess the effects of community participation under different micro watersheds on the socio-economic conditions of the main stake holders;and 3. To identify factors influencing ensuring the sustainability of project effects. METHODOLOGY: Information was collected from the respondents  with the help of a structured interview schedule through focus group discussion.  STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED PROJECTS;MICRO WATERSHED PROJECTS; COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION;SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS;MADHYA PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Monitoring & Evaluation (CME) (NIRD) TITLE: Levels and types of participation of primary stake holders in micro- watershed projects in Madhya Pradesh PROJECT LEADER: Reddy, D P R STARTING DATE: July, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2002 OBJECTIVES:1. To assess the nature, type and extent of participation of the community under different  Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs); and 2. To study whether the participation has empowered the stakeholders METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected from the main stakeholders user group and self help group with the help of structured interview schedule to assess the levels and types of participation. STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;MICRO WATERSHED PROJECTS;COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ; MADHYA PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Monitoring & Evaluation (CME) (NIRD) TITLE: Monitoring mechanism of watershed projects: A study PROJECT LEADER: Chatterjee, S STARTING DATE:  July, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001 OBJECTIVES:  1. To study the existing process of Monitoring;2. To identify gaps & constraints in effective monitoring;3. To evolve a practical monitoring mechanism; and 4. To examine the feasibility of online monitoring. METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through group discussion method from the villagers, PRI functionaries, Govt. departments and NGOs. STUDY AREAS: Maharashtra KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERHSED PROJECTS;MONITORING MECHANISMS;MAHARASHTRA NAME OF THE CENTRE: CENTRE FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE:  Analysis of watershed management process in hot and cool desert PROJECT LEADER: Purandare, A P STARTING DATE: May, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002 OBJECTIVES:  1. To understand the organizational arrangements under watershed projects in hot and cold deserts;2. To analyse the process of planning and management of watershed projects; 3. To identify and analyse the various problems and constraints in the implementation of watershed projects; and 4. To suggest suitable modifications with reference to desert-specific field realities. METHODOLOGY: Primary data were collected through personal interviews as well as  discussions. Secondary data were collected with the help of content analysis of office records, registers, reports and evaluation studies. STUDY AREAS: Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT; DESERTS; RAJASTHAN; HIMACHAL PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: A critical appraisal of role of PIA in participatory watershed management PROJECT LEADER: Jaiswal, A K STARTING DATE: April, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003 OBJECTIVES: 1. To understand the perceived roles of PIAs in participatory watershed management; 2. To critically analyse roles performed by PIAs; 3. To identify the gaps between role perception and role performance; and 4. To suggest the measures to improve the role  performance of PIAs  METHODOLOGY:  The primary data would be collected with the help of semi-structured schedule, interview, discussions and observations.  The secondary data will be collected from available official records, field and project reports of different levels. STUDY AREAS: Uttar Pradesh KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;PROJECT IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES;UTTAR PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for  Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: Impact of IWD projects PROJECT TEAM: Srivastava, O N;Rao, Y V STARTING DATE: July, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002  OBJECTIVES:  1. To assess the impact of people’s participation on project management; 2. To examine the impact of funding pattern to the implementing agencies; and 3. To assess the impact of the project on the user groups (farmer beneficiaries)and the areas. METHODOLOGY: Primary data were collected from primary sources with the help of structured and open ended questionnaire, interviews, discussions with concerned officials and non-officials associated with the implementation of IWDP projects. Secondary data were collected from the reports available in the project office and at different levels. STUDY AREAS: Gujarat, Karnataka,Rajasthan & West Bengal  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;INTEGRATED WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS;GUJARAT; KARNATAKA;RAJASTHAN;WEST BENGAL NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for  Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: National action plan for training in watershed management (Consultancy) PROJECT LEADE: Srivastava, O N STARTING DATE: April, 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2001 NAME OF SPONSORER: National Council for Water Technology (NCWT) KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATESHED MANAGEMENT;NATIONAL ACTION PLAN; TRAINING NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for  Natural Resources Management (CNRM ) (NIRD) TITLE: PRIs in watershed management: A study of kerala model PROJECT LEADER: Rao, S N STARTING DATE: October, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2001 OBJECTIVES:  1. To study the planning, implementation and monitoring arrangements of PRI managed watershed projects; and 2. To assess the level of people’s participation in the process of management of watershed projects. METHODOLOGY: Primary data would be collected through PRA techniques, semi structured interview of various clientele groups and PRI representatives. Secondary data were collected from the project documents, books, magazines and newspaper clippings. STUDY AREAS : Kerala  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS;PEOPLES PARTICIPATION;KERALA NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for  Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: Social formation in watershed management :Constraints and potentials PROJECT LEADER: Srivastava O N PROJECT TEAM: Bhattacharya, B;Purandare, A P;Jaiswal, A K;Rao, Y V;Rao, S N; Das,PK STARTING DATE: April, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2001 OBJECTIVES:  1. To understand the dynamics of community participation in watershed projects;2. To analyse factors promoting influencing arrangements for social formation as delineated in the common guidelines; and 3. To suggest steps for smoothening the process of social formation in watershed projects.  METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through informal discussions and PRA techniques from the sample watershed project. STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;WATERSHED PROJECTS; PEOPLES PARTICIPATION;SOCIAL FORMATION;MADHYA PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: Social formation in watershed project management : Constraints and potentials PROJECT LEADER: Srivastava, ON PROJECT TEAM: Bhattacharya, B; Venkatadri, S; Purandare,A P; Jaiswal, A K; Rao, Y V; Rao, S N; and Das, P K STARTING DATE: April, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2003 OBJECTIVES: 1. To understand the dynamics of social formation in watershed projects;2. To analyse factors promoting/hindering arrangements for social formation as delineated in the common guidelines;and 3. To suggest steps for promoting the process of social formation in watershed projects  STUDY AREAS: Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,Orissa, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Bihar and Haryana  KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;SOCIAL FORMATION; WATERSHED PROJECTS;PEOPLES PARTICIPATION;HIMACHAL PRADESH; MADHYA PRADESH; ORISSA;MAHARASHTRA;CHATTISGARH;BIHAR;HARYANA NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE:  A study on communication channel in watershed development projects PROJECT LEADER: Jaiswal, A K STARTING DATE:  April, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002 OBJECTIVES: 1. To study the existing channels of communication at various level;2. To find out the gaps within the existing communication network and the institutional arrangements provided for; and 3. To suggest effective practical model of communication network. METHODOLOGY: Primary data were collected with the help of semi-structured schedule interview, discussions and observations. Secondary data were collected from available official records, field and project reports at different levels. STUDY AREAS: Himachal Pradesh KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; PROJECT; COMMUNICATION NETWORK;HIMACHAL PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: Study on institutional arrangements for post project management under  watershed projects : Analytical study PROJECT LEADER: Purandare, A P STARTING DATE: May, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003 OBJECTIVES: 1. To identify the existing institutional arrangements for the management of completed watershed projects or those nearing completion.2. To assess the practicability of existing institutional arrangements for post project management; and 3. To suggest alternative arrangements to ensure the effective management of watershed projects. METHODOLOGY: Primary data would be collected through personal and group interviews, informed discussions and PRA tools and techniques.Secondary information will be collected with the help of content analysis of office records, reports, research studies and watershed guidelines. STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh and Orissa KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED PROJECTS; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS;MADHYA PRADESH;ORISSA NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Social Development (CSD) (NIRD) TITLE: Participatory irrigation management: A case study in Andhra Pradesh PROJECT LEADER: Jaya Kumar, E.C. OBJECTIVES: 1.To provide a legal backing from implementing measures to institutionalize the participation of irrigation users in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems. 2. To ensure equitable and reliable supplies;3. To bridge the gap in ayakut through preparation of suitable operation plans; and 4. To bring about social audit and water audit.  METHODOLOGY: Primary data would be collected through case studies focused in-depth interviews and observations.  Secondary data will be collected from various official documents at the state, district and mandal level. STUDY AREAS: East Godavari district and Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;PARTICIPATORY IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT;SOCIAL AUDIT;ANDHRA PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE:  NIRD North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC), Guwahati TITLE: Social formation in watershed management: A study in NE region PROJECT LEADER: Bidari, Dayanand STARTING DATE: July, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2001 OBJECTIVES: 1. To understand the dynamics of social formation in watershed projects in hill regions (NE Region); and 2. To analyse factors promoting hindering arrangements for social formation as delineated in the common guidelines. METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through informal discussions and PRA techniques. STUDY AREAS: One State of NE Region KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;SOCIAL FORMATION;NORTH EASTERN INDIA NAME OF INSTITUTION: Peoples' Research Organisation for Grass Root Environmental Scientific Services (PROGRESS) TITLE: Demarcation of brackish  saline shallow aquifer zones and developing methodologies / techniques for the supply of irrigation and safe drinking water as well as ecological regeneration in haro sedimentary aquifers for the benefit of the poor and marginal farmers of Kurnool basin. (Action Research)  PROJECT LEADER(S): Sridhar, Kolluru PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Sudhakar Vannoj STARTING DATE: September, 1999 DATE OF COMPLETION: January, 2002 NAME OF SPONSORER: Department of Science and Technology,Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology.New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi. 110 011 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1) To Develop the quality of water through artificial recharge structures; 2.To make available the surface and ground water for optimum utilisation for different purposes; 3)To study the extent of contamination, source etc; and 4)To develop low cost soil and water conservation and management technologies for the improvement of soil fertility, enhanced recharge to the aquifer system etc., Methodology: Studying the salt water dynamics; Hydrological, geo-electrical and geo-chemical studies to know different aquifer details; Establishment of different low-cost and effective structures for reducing soil erosion, run-off and to increase the fertility of the soil and to increase the ground water recharge etc., Study Area: State: Andhra Pradesh; District: Kurnool; Mandal: Voravakallu. PLANNED OUTPUT: Article and Report KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; DRINKING WATER; ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION; ANDHRA PRADESH. Micro Watershed Projects NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Monitoring & Evaluation (CME) (NIRD) TITLE: Impact of Gokul Gram Yojana ineconomic improvement of rural poor PROJECT LEADER: Chatterjee, Shankar STARTING DATE: July, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2002 OBJECTIVES: 1. To make an indepth study about the infrastructures created in villages based on felt needs of the villagers.2. To analyse resources available for creation of infrastructures vis-à-vis wage employment generated each year and how the assets like roads, tanks, fodder development works help to improve economic condition of villagers. 3. To assess major constraints for effective planning and management of Gokul Gram Yojana  STUDY AREAS: Gujarat  KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; GOKUL GRAM YOJANA;ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;RURAL POOR; GUJARAT Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting NAME OF THE CENTRE: CENTRE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (CHRD) (NIRD) TITLE: Community initiatives in rooftop rain water harvesting for drinking water PROJECT LEADER: Sivaram, P STARTING DATE: January, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002 OBJECTIVES1. To study the rooftop rain water harvesting structures and their management;2. To examine the nature and extent of community initiatives in rooftop rain water harvesting structures;3. To analyse the roof water storage and handling practices; and 4. To study the costs of rooftop water harvesting structures practiced by the rural communities.  METHODOLOGY: Primary information was collected from a total sample of 20 families through group interviews and focus group discussion method. Secondary data were collected from Directorate of Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED), Panchayat and Rural Development  Departments and NGOs.  STUDY AREAS: Mizoram KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;DRINKING WATER;ROOF TOP WATER RAIN WATER HARVESTING;WATER STORAGE; MIZORAM Sardar Sarovar Project NAME OF INSTITUTION :  Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research TITLE:  Sardar-Sarovar Project and rehabilitation : A study of displaced families of Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh PROJECT LEADER(S): Gautam, Manu STARTING DATE: January 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2000 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: To find out the economic status of the displaced people and to assess the loss of assets due to  displacement; To find out the productivity of land given to the displaced people and to find out the mature worth of basic facilities like drinking water, sanitation etc., provided to the displaced people etc. Methodology: For the study, 107 displaced families from Barwani district and rehabilitated in Gujarat were chosen and interviewed with the help of an interview schedule. Study area:State : Madhya Pradesh; District:Barwani; Block: All blocks PRESENT STATUS: Completed:Study concludes  that the rehabilitated families have received adequate compensation from the government of Gujarat. Study identified that some of the infrastructural facilities like post offices,Fair Price Shops,Veterinary,Hospitals etc. are not still developed properly in the resettlement sites. Study observes that situation of agricultural irrigated will remain grim unless the displaced agriculturists receive water from the deny  which is still under construction PLANNED OUTPUT: Monograph KEYWORDS: SOCIOLOGY; REHABILITATION; SARDAR SAROVARPROJECT; MADHYA PRADESH. Water NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: Approaches in natural resource management:  An exploratory study PROJECT LEADER: Srivastava, O N PROJECT TEAM: Bhattacharya, B Purandare, A P Jaiswal, A K Rao, Y V Rao, S N Das,P K STARTING DATE: July, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2001 OBJECTIVES: 1. To enlist different approaches to management of natural resources namely,soil, water and vegetation in different parts of the country;2. To describe the various elements of NRM strategies in relation to selected cases; and 3. To elucidate certain guiding principles of NRM based on the cases analyzed.  METHODOLOGY: Information was collected from a total sample of 100 respondents through field study using PRA techniques. STUDY AREAS: Seven States KEYWORDS: NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT;SOIL;WATER; VEGETATION NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: Approaches to natural resource management : An exploratory study PROJECT LEADER: Srivastava, O N PROJECT TEAM: Bhattacharya, B; Venkatadri; Purandare, A P; Rao, Y V; Rao, S N; Das, P K; Sikligar, P C  STARTING DATE: July, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003 OBJECTIVES: 1. To enlist different approaches to management of natural resources namely, soil, water and vegetation in different parts of the country;2. To describe the various  elements of NRM strategies in relation to selected cases; and3. To elucidate certain guiding principles of NRM based on the cases analysed. STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu,Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar and Haryana KEYWORDS: NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT;SOIL;WATER; VEGETATION; MADHYA PRADESH; GUJARAT; TAMIL NADU; KARNATAKA; MAHARASHTRA;BIHAR AND HARYANA Water Resources NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Women's Development Studies (CWDS) MAILING ADDRESS: 25, Bhai Vir Singh Marg New Delhi--110 001 TELEPHONE NO: 3345530/336554/3366930 FAX: 91-11-3346044 E-MAIL ADDRESS: cwds@ndb.vsnl.net.in /cwdslib@alpha.nic.in TITLE: Case study on women and water resource management: experiences and strategies for the future PROJECT LEADER(S): Banerjee, Narayan PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Mallick, Nilkamal and  Choudhury, Swapan STARTING DATE: January 1998. DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2000. NAME OF SPONSORER: ICSSR, New Delhi. MAILING ADDRESS: Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110 067 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: To explore whether the confidence and power derived from innovative strategies like Pani panchayat, Ward Water Committees, Water harvesting or drip irrigation management, groups, expand to other areas of women's lives. Methodology: Focus on women of poor households facing - drought proneness, scarce sweet water in the midst of saltwater, drinking water scarcity due to excessive use of ground/surface water in intensive agriculture. Case study method and Household survey. Study Area: Purulia, Sunderbans, South 24 Parganas, districts of West Bengal. PLANNED OUTPUT: Book  KEYWORDS: WOMEN;WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; WEST BENGAL Water Sector Reforms NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for  Human Resource Development (CHRD) (NIRD) TITLE: Sector reforms in rural water supply programme: An exploratory study of pilot projects PROJECT LEADER: Durgaprasad, P PROJECT TEAM: Srinivasan, S; Sivaram, P; and Mohan Rao, M J STARTING DATE: June, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2002 OBJECTIVES: 1.Review the ‘drinking water sector reform’  policy document of the DDWS/RGNDWM, MORD;2. Analyse the extent and quality of ‘sector reforms’ sought to be brought out in the pilot projects; and 3. Distill management lessons from the ‘sector reforms projects’ through a SWOT analysis of pilot and control group districts. STUDY AREAS: Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL WATER SUPPLY;DRINKING WATER; DRINKING WATER SECTOR REFORMS;KARNATAKA;UTTAR PRADESH Water Storage NAME OF THE CENTRE: CENTRE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (CHRD) (NIRD) TITLE: Community initiatives in rooftop rain water harvesting for drinking water PROJECT LEADER: Sivaram, P STARTING DATE: January, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002 OBJECTIVES: 1. To study the rooftop rain water harvesting structures and their management;2. To examine the nature and extent of community initiatives in rooftop rain water harvesting structures;3. To analyse the roof water storage and handling practices; and 4. To study the costs of rooftop water harvesting structures practiced by the rural communities. METHODOLOGY: Primary information was collected from a total sample of 20 families through group interviews and focus group discussion method. Secondary data were collected from Directorate of Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED), Panchayat and Rural Development  Departments and NGOs.  STUDY AREAS: Mizoram KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;DRINKING WATER;ROOF TOP WATER RAIN WATER HARVESTING;WATER STORAGE; MIZORAM Watershed Development NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Organization Development (COD) TITLE: Soill and moisture conservation works and tribal development -- sustainability and effectiveness: A Comparative Study  PROJECT LEADER(S): Srinivas, Burra. STARTING DATE: March, 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2000 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objective: To analyse in a comparative perspective reasons for success/failure of watersheds in sustainable tribal development. Methodology: The study is conducted with participant observation and Semi-Structure interview schedule with members of Watershed Committee, Nursary Committee and Awal Committee of a successful village powerguda (K)in Jainoor mandal and a non-successful village Jhari (Narnoor Mandal). Study Area: Jhari of Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh PRESENT STATUS: Accepting of technology by villagers brings in results that improves not only watershed structures, but also increases rural livelihoods.  PLANNED OUTPUT: Article KEYWORDS: SOCIOLOGY;SOCIAL WELFARE;TRIBAL  DEVELOPMENT;SOIL CONSERVATION;WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT;ANDHRA PRADESH NAME OF INSTITUTION: Gandhigram Rural Institute TITLE: Resource mapping for watershed development in Coimbatore district PROJECT LEADER(S): Mani, N D STARTING DATE: November, 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: April 2001 NAME OF SPONSORER: District Rural Development Agency, Dindigul PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1)To digitize the maps of the Watershed; and 2)To prepare resource map for watershed development programme. Methodology: It is proposed to digitize the maps of 15 new watersheds. Creation of spatial data base is a pre-requisition for watershed development. Study area: (State, District, Block, Village) Presently covers 15 new watersheds in Tamilnadu, Coimbatore District. KEYWORDS: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT; PLANNING; RESOURCE MAPPING; WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT; COIMBATORE DISTRICT; TAMIL NADU. Watershed Management NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Micro Planning (CMP) (NIRD) TITLE: Development of a low cost and user- friendly GIS application software for mico-watershed management PROJECT LEADER: Madhava Rao, V PROJECT TEAM: Herman R R; Rajashekhar Reddy;Chari, S T and Srivastava, O N STARTING DATE: April, 2002 DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2002 OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop and demonstrate a low-cost and user-friendly GIS application for the pilot-watershed where large volume of data on physical, social and economic data collected over a time and from different sources can be stored, retrieved and analysed to support management.2. To serve as educational tool for the training of the individuals / groups involved in the micro-watershed management.3. To validate the GIS package through a workshop of stakeholders. METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected through interpretation of satellite imaging ground surveys on detailed land resources and household surveys. STUDY AREA: Manchal Watershed of Ranga Reddy district of Andhra Pradesh  KEYWORDS: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS);GIS APPLICATION SOFTWARE;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT; RANGAREDDY DISTRICT: ANDHRAPRADESH