1. Improvement in Irrigation efficiency in Waghad Irrigation Project-A Success Story in Water Governance Dr Sanjay Belsare Se and DS, GoM National Convention of WUAs 07-08Nov , New Delhi

2. Waghad Medium Irrigation Project
Located in Tribal area of Nashik completed in 1979.

3. Index Map of Waghad Project
Command of project is spread in 17 villages having around farmers

4. It is first such attempt in the country.
PROJECT INITIATIVE
Improving Water Use Efficiency and Water Productivity of irrigation Projects through Participation of Farmers in Irrigation Management. ( )
Background :
Waghad PLWUA took over the irrigation management of the entire project in the year 2005.
It is first such attempt in the country.
Area
Coverage (ha)
Year Wise Formation of WUAs

5. PURPOSE & PRIORITIES OF THE INITIATIVE
Bridging gap between irrigation potential created and utilized
Equitable and efficient distribution of water for agriculture in command area of Waghad project.
Effective participation of farmers in irrigation management.
Increased efficiency through reduced time and cost of service delivery
Improving water productivity “More crop & More Income per drop of Water”
Improving livelihood of farmers and landless farmers

6. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF WAGHAD PROJECT LEVEL WATER USERS ASSOCIATION (PLWUA), MOHADI.
Details of WUAs on Waghad Project
PLWUA
(Apex Level)
WUA
(Minor Level)
(24)
FARMERS
(Field)

7. DISTRIBUTION NETWORK MANAGEMENT Waghad Dam WRD, GoM Waghad Canal PLWUA
Minor of Waghad Canal
MANAGEMENT
WUA
Field
Channel
Farmer

8. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INITIATIVE
Integrated use of surface & ground water resulting in eight months irrigation to round the year irrigation.
Equitable Distribution:
Tail To Head Principle
Enforcement of water use entitlement which is monitored & regulated by MWRRA.
Active women participation
14 Chair-persons are women, out of 25 WUAs.
In total 75 members are women in 25 WUAs.

9. STAKE HOLDERS PARTICIPATION IN INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
Farmers
Agriculture
Dept.
(Agri)
PLWUA
Water
Resources
dept.
(WRD)
NGO
WUA
Farmers contributed 50 lakh out of 500 lakh of rehabilitation cost.
Farmers contributed 15% cost of office building.
Formation of CMC for supervising of rehabilitation works.
Farmers developed sense of ownership towards the project.
Waghad is a good example of convergence of efforts of NGO & different line departments.

10. After irrigation management transfer to PLWUA yearly
OUTCOMES
Outcomes
Table shows the progressive improvement in the efficient water use by farmers
Sr. No.
Year
Area Irrigated on canal and wells
( Ha )
Water supplied at the canal head
(Million Cubic Meter)
Water use efficiency
(Ha/million cubic meter) 1
7,377
33.81
218.18 2
8,393
37.72
222.50
After irrigation management transfer to PLWUA yearly 3
9,253
37.75
245.11 4
10,900
39.78
274.00 5
10,950
36.92
296.58 6
10400
34.69
299.77 7
2009 -
2010
9108
32.10
283.73 8
2010 –
2011
7862
26.132
300.87

11. IMPROVEMENT IN MEASURABLE INDICATORS
Sr.
No.
Description
Before Transfer of
Irrigation Management to
PLA ( )
After transfer of
management to PLA
( ) 1
Average Area Irrigated in
Hectare
8393
9745 2
Mode of Water Supply
Volumetric supply at minor head
Volumetric supply at main canal head 3
Water Saving -
30 % Water saving as
compared to 4
Average Water charges
Recovery in Rs.
1.012 Million
2.577 Million 5
Average Percentage of
Recovery of Water Charges
72 % (of the water billed for the actual irrigated area)
100 % 6
Crop pattern
Cereal, Grapes, Vegetables
Crop diversification to
Floriculture, Medicinal
plants, etc. along with
grapes and vegetables. 7
Employment Generated (No of
days/ year) 8
Irrigation Methods
75 % Flood, 25 % Drip & Sprinkler
60% Flood, 40 % Drip & Sprinkler 9
Average Net Income (Rs per Ha)
60,000
1,80,000

12. Improvement In Delivery Time of Services :
No of rotation increased to 5-6 rotations per year.
Flow period reduced by 2 to 4 days.
Services at doorsteps of the farmers.
Simplified Procedures :
15916 consumers (farmers) are now reduced to just ONE (PLWUA).
Accounting & billing software has made assessment simpler
Improvement in Water Productivity
In crore gross agriculture production from 3500 crore liters of water which means that water productivity is 10 paisa/ lit. in Waghad project.
Reduction In Cost of O & M

13. SUSTAINABILITY
With transfer of irrigation management, the O&M of canal is
done by WUAs and PLWUA through collection of water
charges.
Water Entitlement has provided assurance to the farmers
The PLWUA & WUA were operating and maintaining their
canal network, since last five years.
Every WUA has their own office building

14. PALKHED IRRIGATION DIVISION PROJECT WISE WUAs
REPLICABILITY
Participatory and Innovative Irrigation Management in Waghad has inspired many farmers in the state as well as the country to come forward for formation of WUAs.
Waghad model can be very well replicable
PALKHED IRRIGATION DIVISION PROJECT WISE WUAs
Sr. No.
Name Of Project
Existing WUAs
No CCA (ha)
Remarks 1
Palkhed
150
46852
6 Dy level WUAs formed 3
Ozarkhed 26
10169
4 Dy level WUAs formed, PLA formation 4
Karanjwan
301
3 WUAs in formation process & PLA at the end year
Total
178
57322

15. RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS RECEIVED

16. Abstract From Letter By Hon
Abstract From Letter By Hon. Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission , India.
I should have added that in our
View Maharashtra has been a
leader in Water Resources
Reforms. The fixing of
Volumetric water rates,,
formation of Water user
associations and
greater accountability are
excellent steps.

17. DIGNITARIES COMMENTS Shri U N Panjiar Secretary, MoWR, Govt of India,
New Delhi
I visited Waghad medium irrigation project, its canals & minors. I also met the president of Waghad project level water users association, presidents of minor level water users association of Jay Yogeshwar, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule & Banganga & farmers of there associations.
I found that they have done excellent job in management of water distribution & use in the command area of their jurisdictions a result of which water charge & its recovery has improved manifold. O & M of minors has also improved leading to saving of water & expansion of irrigation in the command areas & income of farmers. I, hope this inspires farmers of other areas also to form WUAs & manage Water efficiently for their own benefit.
I wish them all success.

18. Visit of team of Engineers from East African Nations

19. International award “ICID-WATSAVE” for Innovative Water Management for the year 2009 given away by International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage (ICID) on 10 December 2009 at New Delhi.

20. Waghad PLWUA & Palkhed Irrigation Division received the National Productivity Award given away on 24 September 2009 by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India at New Delhi.

21. “Excellence in Water Management” given away by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 10 December 2009 at Hyderabad.

22. Waghad PLWUA has been honoured with Best WUA for 2008-09 in the state by Government of Maharashtra.

23. Engineers Team Award ( Sanghik Puraskar ) for Outstanding Achievement to Palkhed Irrigation Division given away by Government of Maharashtra on18 February 2010

24. Rehabilitation Work of Waghad Project Under MWSIP
View of Waghad R.B.C.
from Dam Top before work
View of Waghad R.B.C.
from Dam Top after work

25. WUA Office Building

26. THANK YOU 26

27. PIM CONCEPT
Dedicated Participation of Farmers, NGO & Govt. Depts. in irrigation Management
Functions Of Water Users Associations
Equitable distribution of water amongst its members
Operation & Maintenance of Canal System
Collection of Water Charges
Resolve Dispute amongst Members
Representing Interest of Farmers & Coordinating with Government Departments

28. BENEFITS TO FARMERS BENEFITS TO SYSTEM Water Entitlement
Assured Supply of Water
Freedom of Cropping Pattern
Conjunctive Use
BENEFITS TO SYSTEM
Sense of Ownership of Irrigation System among Farmers
Efficient Use of water
Sustainable Management of Water Resources
Saving in Operation & Maintenance Cost

29. MMISF ACT 2005
For effective implementation of PIM, GoM has introduced modified act namely, Maharashtra Management of Irrigation System By Farmers in 2005
For management of irrigation system by farmers by providing water from public canal system to WUA’s on volumetric basis.
To bridge gap between irrigation potential created and actual utilization.
To ensure proper use of surface and ground water by increasing efficiency in distribution delivery application and drainage of irrigation systems
To give statutory recognition to the constitution and operation of WUA
MERGE IN SLIDE 5 WITH PIM

30. QUALITY POLICY
We, at PALKHED IRRIGATION DIVISION, NASIK, are committed to continually improve the satisfaction of our customers; the farmers of command area of Upper Godavari Irrigation project, water users association and non-irrigation customers. We will strive to achieve following, Increase the efficiency of irrigation projects· Increase the involvement of farmers in the irrigation management. Path towards economic self-sufficiency of the projects. Achieving safety of citizens and property through dam safety and better flood control. Efficient management through training and development To Preserve Water Better utlisation of water and help farmers for better irrigation of farms Adhere to Quality Management Practices in our work culture Taking care of an environment & adopt sustainable policies Create Green through plantations on irrigation lands