Operational analysis and improvement potential of irrigation warabandi system. | Journal of Drainage and Reclamation 1993

Author(s)

M. Rafiq Choudhry Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Saud Akbar Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

M. Younis Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract

This paper reviews the design and operational rules and presents an analysis of the major issues of warabandi system and their consequences on performance of irrigation system at distributry and watercourse command levels. Inequities in water distribution do exist at secondary and tertiary levels, that may be minimized by developing procedure that takes into account the seepage losses along the water channels. Developing alternative sources of water, excessive trading of water among the share holders (31-51 % of turns), increasing subdivision of land holdings and inadequacy of irrigation turn time should be given priority considerations. The authors have suggested to prolong warabandi cycle to 2 weeks and develop infrastructure to establish water industry on commercial basis at watercourse command level. The water charging system should be reviewed and made compatible with other sources of water. A national workshop is suggested to be held to discuss these issues and develop new rules of warabandi to meet the demands of modern irrigation and agricultural systems.

Publication Details

Page(s) 32-37

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Published Journal: Journal of Drainage and Reclamation, Volume: 5, Issue: 1--2, Year: 1993

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