Institutional change and water productivity: a scenario testing of canal irrigation cooperatives in northern Gujarat for financial viability

G. G. Koppa

Conference Papers from International Water Management Institute

Abstract: First, the study attempts to know the capacity and willingness to pay the water charges based on the water productivity of the farmers of newly formed Canal Irrigation Cooperatives in Dharoi Irrigation Project in Gujarat being developed by Development Support Centre and AKRSP, Ahmedabad. The broad objective of this study is to use a new approach to help investigate the sustainability of irrigation cooperatives, especially small holding and ability of the farmers to pay the water fees determined by Irrigation Cooperatives (IC). The study tries to identify and analyze the critical factors for financial success or failure of canal irrigation co-operatives, assess the capacity of the farmers to pay and elicit the conscious steps taken by the government and farmers for ensuring the financial strength of ICs. Research found that IC can help improve livelihoods. However, the sustainability of cooperatives largely depends on the fee collection efficiency and proper maintenance and repair of the canal network. Adequate financial planning to address these costs is key to the success of Irrigation co- operatives.Length: pp.646-664

Keywords: Irrigation; management; Participatory; management; Cooperatives; Irrigation; programs; Canals; Maintenance; Water; rates; Farmers; attitudes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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