An analysis of problems and obstacles in effective functioning of water users' associations in punjab, Pakistan | [Journal of Agricultural Research • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Arshad Javed: Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Sher Muhammad: Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture,Faisalabad,

3. Khalid Mahmood Chaudhry: Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Saira Akhtar: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Water Users' Associations (WUAs) were introduced during the year 1981 throughout the country to operate, maintain and re-habilitate the water distribution system in an efficient and effective manner. These associations are also responsible for providing logistic support and communication bridge between the water users and government departments. The present study was conducted in the Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan to analyse the problems and obstacles in effective functioning of WUAs for efficient management of irrigation water. The study also deals exclusively with the prevailing contingencies which may support or hinder farmers' participation through WUAs. So main focus of the study was on the analysis of formal and informal interventions at farm level for irrigation management through the active participation of water users. The study area selected was district Sargodha in the central Punjab. The data were collected from 375 respondents selected through multistage sampling technique. The data were analyzed with the help of statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results showed that lack of finance on the part of small/poor farmers (mean 3.50), lack of interest on the part of big landlords (3.37) and lack of unity among water users (3.34) were the main problems in effective functioning of WUAs prior to the improvement of watercourse. Closing of outlet during pacca (lined) watercourse improvement (mean 4.21), illegal demand for extra points (outlets) (4.7) and collection of farmers' share (4.00) were the problems in effective functioning of WUAs during improvement of watercourses. Also provision of labour for decreasing/repair of watercourse (mean 3.29), repair of lined portion (3.26) and back earth filling (3.07) were the problems in effective functioning of WUAs after the improvement of the watercourses.

Page(s): 827-838

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume: 54, Issue: 4, Year: 2016

Keywords:

Pakistan , Effective Functioning , Obstacles , Watercourses , Water Users Associations

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