A Study on community participation in irrigation tank management in Haveri district

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2009
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UAS, Dharwad
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The present study was conducted in the year 2008-09 in Hangal taluk of Haveri district of Karnataka state involving120 respondents selected from four villages. The results of the study revealed that, majority of the respondents (54.17%) had medium extent of participation in irrigation tank management practices. Regular participation was observed in activities like strengthening of tank bunds (61.67%), decision regarding required irrigation water (57.50%), carrying out desilting activity (56.67%), identification of encroachment area (55.00%) and collection of facts about tanks (52.50%). The positive and significant impact of tank rehabilitation on crop productivity was observed with 34.14 per cent increase in cotton yield (per acre) after tank rehabilitation. Similarly, 21.79 and 17.64 per cent increase in paddy and maize yield (per acre) was observed after tank rehabilitation. There was positive and significant impact of tank management on farmer’s income. The per cent of farmers belongs high income group (above Rs 51, 000) was doubled after rehabilitation (20% to 40%). The results indicated that there was high per cent of adoption of crop management practices namely, suitable seed rate (88.66%), suitable seeds (85.65%), selection of suitable crops based on water requirement (83.47%), using organic manures (81.33%) and using water based on critical stages of crops (75.69%). The major constraints experienced by farmers were lack of knowledge about tank management practices (79.25%) followed by, lack of required irrigation water (65.17%) and lack of free time to participate in tank user group meetings (63.18%).
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Agricultural Extension Education
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