Part of a field study on the irrigation system in Pakistan, Volume V examines the existing options which farmers exercise in order to control erratic water supplies, and presents a comprehensive watercourse improvement program. Four existing water control options are described: (1) water purchasing and trading, (2) patterns of using private tube wells, (3) patterns of water theft, and (4) securing concessions from irrigation officials. Potential alternatives to secure additional irrigation supplies and to increase crop productivity are discussed. These include watercourse improvement, leveling fields, and adopting agronomic practices congruent with the requirements of high yielding varieties of seed. Tables and figures representing field survey data and secondary source data are included. Appended are references and a glossary of English (including local English) and Urdu/Punjab terms.