Analysis of issues in sustainable water management of irrigation systems: case of a developing country

Sirimewan, D.C.; Mendis, A.P.K.D.; Rajini, Damitha; Samaraweera, Aparna; Manjula, Naiduwa Handi Chathuri

doi:10.1108/bepam-02-2020-0038

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“…There is a need to understand economic, social, and environmental perspectives towards sustainable water management in irrigation [25]. Thereby, there is a need to understand various issues in irrigation management systems and the contributions of WUAs.…”

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Performance Evaluation of Irrigation Canals Using Data Envelopment Analysis for Efficient and Sustainable Irrigation Management in Jharkhand State, India

2023

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Across the world, achieving sustainable water resource development and managing limited natural resources like water have proven to be significant issues, and India is no exception to the same. At present, irrigation consumes about 80 percent of the total available water in India and is predicted to remain the dominant water user. India is already a country with water stress and is on its way to becoming a country with water scarcity. Rising agricultural productivity, expanding urbanisation, growing industrialisation, and accelerating industry create competing demands for water. Most irrigation system issues in India are attributable to poor management of the built infrastructure. The present study aims to rank the irrigation canals based on their efficiencies and inefficiencies to improve the overall performance of WUAs in Jharkhand. The ranking is done for nine irrigation canals based on financial inputs like investments in training and development of WUAs, maintenance and repairs of canals, and outputs like users’ charges collection and yield in crop production. The Comprehensive Efficiency score analysis suggests that while there is room for improvement in the performance, the Water Users’ Associations have generally been successful in improving the technical efficiency of the irrigation system. The findings can be used for further investigation to identify best practises and areas for improvement.

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Performance Evaluation of Irrigation Canals Using Data Envelopment Analysis for Efficient and Sustainable Irrigation Management in Jharkhand State, India

2023

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“…Transdisciplinary analysis plays a vital role in deriving sustainable improvements and solutions for problems with conflicting objectives, employing a collaborative approach that incorporates perspectives from economics, social sciences, politics, and more (Eaton et al, 2021; Maheshwari et al, 2014; Siew et al, 2016; Sirimewan et al, 2021). The involvement of diverse stakeholders, including decision makers, those affected by decisions, and those involved in implementation, is essential (Grimble & Wellard, 1997; Reed et al, 2009).…”

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Transdisciplinary approach for planning the expansion of irrigation infrastructure at a regional scale

Issac,

Mullassery,

Lakshmi

et al. 2023

World Water Policy

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The focus on irrigation infrastructure development in countries like India, including a significant allocation of the government's budget, highlights the importance of achieving a high benefit–cost ratio for these projects. However, past reviews have revealed instances where irrigation projects yielded low benefits. To address this issue and ensure a more effective evaluation of future projects, it is crucial to develop multi‐criteria and transdisciplinary approaches. In the context of Telangana, India, a study was conducted to determine cultivable land using a multi‐criteria and transdisciplinary approach. This approach aimed to provide assistance to managers involved in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of irrigation schemes. The study was undertaken as part of the Indian Young Water Professionals (IYWP) training program in 2022. The project followed a journey outlined within this paper as part of the training program. It utilized the Situation Understanding and Improvement Project (SUIP) as an inquiry‐based learning design program. This initiative facilitated the understanding and implementation of transdisciplinary learning approaches learned during the training program. The SUIP project demonstrated the benefits of incorporating a multi‐criteria framework, known as the [I]NSPECT model, into the decision‐making process. The [I]NSPECT model considers various perspectives, including individual, natural, social, political, economic, cultural, and technical factors. By incorporating these perspectives, the decision‐making process becomes more comprehensive and holistic. Overall, this study highlights the importance of adopting multi‐criteria and transdisciplinary approaches for evaluating irrigation projects. By incorporating diverse perspectives and considering various factors, it becomes possible to enhance the effectiveness of decision‐making processes in the realm of irrigation infrastructure development. The study concluded that the absence of transdisciplinary approaches, the inefficient techno‐managerial performance of governmental workplaces, and the non‐use of technological advancements to the fullest are primary reasons for gaps in the irrigation potential created and utilized in the State.

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“…The managing of water sharing for the purpose of domestic and for irrigation purposes is an effective strategy to ensure the reaching for sustainable water usage. Efficient strategy involves the division of water resources for households and agricultural requirements, studying the demands of both urban and rural lands (Sirimewan et al, 2021). The domestic and agricultural water consumption must be analyzed to build the better plans for conserving water using.…”

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Investigation and Analysis the Activity of Al-Hindiya Barrage for the Water Demand Issue in Babylon Province, Iraq

Jaber,

A. Omran,

S. Alquzweeni

2023

Ecol. Eng. Environ. Technol.

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The Euphrates River faces seasonal changes in water flow in spring, the formations of snowmelt on mountains start to melt leading to increase water levels. In other hand, the water stream flow tends to shrinkage during the draught in the hot months. Climatic patterns, that contain the droughts and the raising of temperatures, influence the water levels. Al-Hindiya Barrage is the main regulation system that provides the water quantities toward Al-Hilla River stream. The fluctuation in water sharing can negatively impact the required productivity of water. The study aimed to build management system for water sharing in Babylon Province that can be used for improve the plan to conserve water demand in domestic and agriculture requirements. The study processed the analysis and modeling by starting of collecting initial data of the average flow rates in Euphrates River toward the Al-Hindiya Barrage for the past ten years. The data also included the annual production of the main crops according to the areas bounded Al-Hilla River. The population growth was calculated for the years up to 2048 then the daily water demand and the water demand for agriculture were determined for the future years and curve fittings were applied to get the correlation equations. The investigation of the water requirements for the main crops (wheat, barely, and corn) was satisfied. The study used the equations of correlation for daily water demand and for crops production to derive Water Demand Index WDI for summer and winter to enhance the water sharing management in the water distribution system. The water demand for agriculture were estimated for the

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Analysis of issues in sustainable water management of irrigation systems: case of a developing country

Cited by 6 publications

References 31 publications

Performance Evaluation of Irrigation Canals Using Data Envelopment Analysis for Efficient and Sustainable Irrigation Management in Jharkhand State, India

Performance Evaluation of Irrigation Canals Using Data Envelopment Analysis for Efficient and Sustainable Irrigation Management in Jharkhand State, India

Transdisciplinary approach for planning the expansion of irrigation infrastructure at a regional scale

Investigation and Analysis the Activity of Al-Hindiya Barrage for the Water Demand Issue in Babylon Province, Iraq

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