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  • TITLE
  • DECLARATION
  • CERTIFICATE
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  • CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • LIST OF FIGURES
  • LIST OF TABLES
  • LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
  • 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Irrigation Management
  • 1.2 Participation of Farmers
  • 1.3 Relevance of the Study
  • REFERENCES
  • 2. FARMER PARTICIPATION IN IRRIGATION Management: AN OVERVIEW
  • 2.1 Irrigation Management
  • 2.1.1 Criteria for Irrigation Management
  • 2.1.2 Constraints in Irrigation Management
  • 2.1.2.1 Main System Management
  • 2.1.2.2 Tail-end Deprivation
  • 2.1.2.3 Free Riding
  • 2.1.2.4 Fragmentation of Holdings
  • 2.1.2.5 Corruption
  • 2.1.3 Improvements to Irrigation Management
  • 2.2 Participation of Farmers
  • 2.2.1 Objectives and Benefits
  • 2.2.2 Participation through Farmer Associations
  • 2.2.3 Components and Models of Participation
  • 2.2.4 Prerequisites for Participation
  • 2.3 Diffusion
  • 2.3.1 Training
  • 2.3.2 Catalyst
  • 2.3.3 Motivation
  • 2.4 Strategy for Irrigation Management through Participation of Farmers
  • 2.4.1 CADA
  • 2.4.2 Rotational Water Supply
  • 2.4.3 Rationing and Charging
  • 2.5 Conclusion
  • REFERENCES
  • 3. THE PROCEDURE
  • 3.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 3.2 Definition of Concepts
  • 3.2.1 Irrigation Management
  • 3.2.2 Participation of Farmers
  • 3.2.3 Command Area
  • 3.2.4 Outlet
  • 3.2.5 Farmer Association
  • 3.3 Identification of Variables
  • 3.4 Hypothesis
  • 3.5 Research Design
  • 3.6 Universe and Sample
  • Fig.3.COMMAND AREA MAP OF NEYYAR IRRIGATION PROJECT
  • 3.7 Method of Data Collection
  • 3.8 Preparation of the Tool and the Field Work
  • REFERENCES
  • 4. RESPONDENTS AND PERCEPTIONS
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Background of the Respondents
  • 4.2.1 Farmers
  • 4.2.1.1 Area of Survey
  • 4.2.1.2 Classification of Area of Survey
  • 4.2.1.3 Occupational Features
  • 4.2.1.4 Age and Farming Experience
  • 4.2.1.5 Sex of Farmers
  • 4.2.1.6 Communitywise Classification
  • 4.2.1.7 Educational Background
  • 4.2.1.8 Land Size
  • Fig. 4: LAND SIZE OF FARMERS IN THESTUDY AREA
  • Fig. 5: WETLAND AND DRYLAND HOLDINGSFARMERS IN THE STUDY AREA
  • 4.2.1.9 Cropping Pattern
  • 4.2.1.10 Income Level
  • 4.2.2 Officials
  • 4.2.2.1 Institutionwise Distribution
  • 4.2.2.2 Level of Officials
  • 4.2.2.3 Disciplines Represented
  • 4.2.2.4 Qualification
  • 4.2.2.5 Age and Experience
  • 4.2.2.6 Jurisdiction
  • 4.2.2.7 Interest of Officials in Farming
  • 4.2.2.8 Training Status of Officials
  • Fig. 6: TRAINING STATUS OF OFFICIALS
  • 4.3 Perception of Farmers and Officials
  • 4.3.1 With Regard to Irrigation
  • 4.3.1.1 Availability of Water
  • Fig. 7: AVAILABILITY OF WATER FORIRRIGATION IN THE CANAL COMMAND
  • 4.3.1.2 Reasons for Inadequate Supply
  • 4.3.1.3 Type of Irrigation
  • 4.3.1.4 Quantity of Water Applied
  • 4.3.2 With Regard to Participation of Farmers
  • 4.3.2.1 Participation of Farmers
  • 4.3.2.2 Areas of Participation
  • 4.3.2.3 General Factors Hindering Participation
  • 4.3.2.4 Tradition of Cooperation
  • 4.4 Observations and Discussions
  • REFERENCES
  • 5. COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 CADA and the Three-Tier System
  • 5.2.1 CADA
  • 5.2.1.1 Functions of CADA
  • 5.2.1.2 Perception of Farmers about CADA
  • 5.2.1.3 Warabandi System
  • 5.2.1.4 Benefits Yielded from CADA
  • Fig. 8: FARMERS BENEFITED FROM CAD
  • 5.2.1.5 Opinions of Officials About CADA
  • 5.2.1.6 Measures to Improve CADA
  • 5.2.2 Farmer Associations
  • 5.2.2.1 Functions of Farmer Associations
  • 5.2.2.2 Popularity of Farmer Associations
  • 5.2.2.3 Membership in Farmer Associations
  • Fig. 9: MEMBERSHIP STATUS IN FARMERASSOCIATIONS
  • Fig. 10: PATTERN OF MEMBERSHIP INDIFFERENT REACHES OF THE COMMAND
  • 5.2.2.4 Intensity of Involvement
  • 5.2.2.5 Activities of the Associations
  • 5.2.2.6 Lethargy in. the Functioning of the Associations
  • 5.2.2.7 Type of Contributions Possible
  • 5.2.2.8 Measures to Improve Farmer Associations
  • 5.2.2.9 Catalysing Participation
  • Fig.11: OPINION OF FARMERS REGARDING CATALYST IN PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITIES
  • 5.2.3 Canal Committees
  • 5.2.3.1 Functions of Canal Committees
  • 5.2.3.2 Popularity of Canal Committees
  • 5.2.3.3 Canal Committee Meetings During 1989-92
  • Table - 119: Details of canal cornnittee meetings held during1989 - 92 (three years)
  • 5.2.3.4 Measures to Improve Canal Committees
  • 5.2.4 Project Committee
  • 5.2.4.1 Functions of Project Committee
  • 5.2.4.2 Popularity of Project Committee
  • 5.2.4.3 Project Committee Meetings During 1989-92
  • 5.2.4.4 Measures to Improve Project Committee
  • 5.3 observations and Discussions
  • REFERENCES
  • 6. FACTORS INFLUENCING PARTICIPATION
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Factors Influencing
  • 6.2.1 Farmer-Officer Relations
  • 6.2.1.1 Contact of Farmers with Officials
  • Fig.12: FARMERS IN CONTACT WITH SENIOR/MIDDLE LEVEL OFFICIALS OF CADA AND ID
  • Fig.13: FARMERS IN CONTACT WITH FIELDLEVEL OFFICIALS OF CADA AND ID
  • 6.2.1.2 Expectation About Officials
  • 6.2.1.3 Capability of Officials in Ensuring Participation
  • 6.2.1.4 Officials and Targets
  • 6.2.1.5 Interest of Officials to Meet Farmers
  • 6.2.1.6 Opinion of Officials About Other Officials
  • 6.2.2 Incentives
  • 6.2.2.1 Motivating Factors
  • 6.2.2.2 Incentives Received
  • Fig.14: RECEIPT OF MATERIAL INCENTIVESBY FARMERS
  • 6.2.2.3 Whether Satisfied with Incentives
  • 6.2.2.4 Relation of Incentives with Participation
  • Fig. 15: ROLE OF MATERIAL INCENTIVESIN PARTICIPATION - VIEWS OF FARMERS
  • 6.2.2.5 Incentives to Officials
  • Fig. 16: ROLE OF MATERIAL INCENTIVESIN PARTICIPATION - VIEWS OF OFFICALS
  • 6.2.3 Jealousy
  • 6.2.3.1 Response to Better Yield of Others
  • 6.2.3.2 Sharing of Experiences
  • 6.2.3.3 Jealousy of Neighbours
  • 6.2.3.4 Jealousy and Participation
  • 6.2.4 Religious / Caste / Community Differences
  • 6.2.5 Political Differences
  • 6.2.6 Fragmentation and Sub Division of Holdings
  • 6.2.6.1 Problems Due to Fragmentation
  • 6.2.6.2 Group Farming as the Solution
  • 6.2.7 Disputes
  • 6.3 Observations and Discussions
  • REFERENCES
  • 7. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY AND SUGGESTIONS
  • 7.1 Major Findings
  • 7.2 Suggestions for Improving Participation of Farmers
  • 7.3 Conclusion
  • BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • APPENDIX 1. Interview Schedule - Farmers
  • APPENDIX 2. Interview Schedule - Officials