social engineering lift irrigation schemes
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Implementation of Social Engineering at Division level
Workshop with SECs and SOs27 June 2008Hyderabad
Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar ReddyGEO
Social Engineering includes… Empowering farmers to own and
operate sustainable lift irrigation schemes
Livelihoods Promotion to increase production and productivity
Participatory Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation for best results through efficient processes and systems
Objectives of Social Engineering Mission
To empower Community for participatory Water Resource Planning to fulfill the contemplated ayacut of LI Schemes and maximize output.
To develop and inculcate sustainable Water Management practices through participatory modules and capacity building exercises
To empower community for management, operation and maintenance of the schemes with an emphasis on social equity
To facilitate users participation in comprehensive management of LI Schemes.
Sustainability of LI Schemes
Regular Water Tax being paid by Ayacutdars (as decided by the LI Society) & Corpus
System Operation i.e., Payments to pump operators, luskers etc., - Management
System Maintenance (Preventive and emergency), AMC & Insurance