Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Maharashtra Minor Irrigation
Published:
May 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes attached final evaluation (XD-ABE-430-A) of a project to increase irrigation efficiency and profitability in 90 minor irrigation schemes (MIS's) in the Indian State of Maharashtra. The evaluation covered the period 1984-7/91; the PACD is 9/92. The project has been highly successful...Read more
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India, South East AsiaReport of The USAID Technical Assistance Team for On-Farm Water Management to Directorate of Water Management Research At Rahuri and Water Technology Centre for The Eastern Region At Bhubeneshwar
Published:
April 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the three-week consultancy concerning on-farm water management by the US advisory team to the Directorate of Water Management Research, ICAR. The team participated in two discussion-cum-training workshops with chief scientist from the 24 experiment stations associated with...Read more
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India, South East AsiaUSAID Assisted Maharashtra Minor Irrigation Project (386-0490): Final Evaluation Report
Published:
July 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose o f the USAID assisted Maharashtra MinorIrrigation Project was to increase irrigation efficiency and net returns from investments with employment increases in ninety minor irrigation projects in the state of Maharashtra.Read more
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India, South East AsiaProject Assistance Completion Report: Maharashtra Minor Irrigation Project (386-0490)
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (4/84-8/92) to improve the physical infrastructure and management of minor irrigation schemes (MISs) in Maharashtra State, India. The project was a great success, primarily because it used an innovative approach to irrigation management consisting of (1) a performance-based...Read more
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India, South East AsiaProject Assistance Completion Report: Madhya Pradesh Minor Irrigation Project (386-0483)
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (7/83-6/92) to construct minor irrigation schemes (MISs) in Madhya Pradesh, India. Restructuring of the project after the mid-term evaluation resulted in construction of fewer irrigation systems, increased participation by farmers and State departments (especially the Departments...Read more
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