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Role of knowledge in the management of groundwater-use for irrigation in micro-watersheds of semi-arid India

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  • Rekha Bhangaonkar
  • Shailaja Fennell

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The micro-watershed development programme in India promotes the recharging of groundwater tables to facilitate irrigation in otherwise rainfall-dependent agricultural communities. This study investigates the potential of agricultural extension agencies in encouraging the sustainable use of the common-pool resource of groundwater through local governance. Findings suggest that extension agencies strongly influence farmers’ crop choices (a representation of irrigation use), in accordance with the proposition that knowledge dissemination on groundwater use and its impact encourages collective action (U7-SES framework). Finally, farmers with higher irrigation demand are the conduit between the extension agency and community, highlighting their potential for programme management.

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  • Rekha Bhangaonkar & Shailaja Fennell, 2022. "Role of knowledge in the management of groundwater-use for irrigation in micro-watersheds of semi-arid India," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(5), pages 861-879, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:38:y:2022:i:5:p:861-879
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2021.1921710
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