A Study on community participation in irrigation tank management in Haveri district
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2009
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UAS, Dharwad
Abstract
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