| Author | Ahmad, Sajjad |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.NR-09-01 |
| Subject(s) | Irrigation--Pakistan--Management
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment o f the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Natural Resources Management, School of Environment, Resource and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. NR-09-01 |
| Abstract | Pakistan being an agrarian economy under arid climate primarily depends on the water resources from Indus river system for irrigation purposes. Irrigated agriculture consumes approximately 88% of total available water in the country. In order to manage the irrigation water in a more effective way, institutional reforms were practiced in the selected irrigation systems under PIDA Act. 1997. The genera l objective of this study was to evaluate the impacts of these institutional reforms on the overall performance of the irrigation sector under newly developed governing system. This study was conducted in Punjab province on two different irrigation systems namely Farooq irrigation system (FMIS) and 2L irrigation systems (AMIS) and based o n the farmers’ perception about the performance of their related irrigation systems. So me major indicators such as water delivery services, efficiency of ISF collection, agricultural productivity, participation of farmers in O&M activities, corruption in water deli very services and its reasons were implied to evaluate the performance of irrigation systems. Statistical tools such as Kruskal- Wallis test, chi-square, frequency and percentage h ave been used to investigate the impressions of the different variables. The questionnaire survey was carried out along with field observations and discussions with farmers and officials as well. The findings shows that FMIS is performing better than the AMIS in terms of water sufficiency with almost 21% better results, participation in O&M with 15% better results, control over corruption with almost 12% better results. Whereas, FMIS is no t performing better than the AMIS regarding provision of services such as provision o f legal support with almost 18% weak results, political influence as the reason of corruption in water delivery services with almost 15% weak results and efficiency in ISF collection with 16% weak results. A comprehensive policy framework is needed to improve the enforcement system against corruption, monitoring and accountability of the governing bodies and officials so that performance of the Punjab’s irrigation sector can b e improved. |
| Year | 2009 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. NR-09-01 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Perret, Sylvain Roger; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Shivakoti, Ganesh P.;Clemente, Roberto S.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan;Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2009 |