This research documented the findings on major considerations like
property rights, role of institutions, water users' interactions,
value of water and propose strategies related to conservation and
sustainable management of tank irrigation systems in South India.
The research was undertaken in tank intensive districts of Tamil
Nadu state, India. The claim over the benefits of a tank system was
regulated among users by both legal and customary rights. Farmers
attached higher social value over the tank irrigation system.Among
various uses of tank, domestic, agricultural and LSD uses dominated
the scenario. Women were empowered to participate in tank
management by assuming various roles. Farmers were found to be the
major competitors for tank water. The strategies proposed for
sustainable management of tank system are strengthening the
existing WUA, representation of women among the office bearers of
WUA and rehabilitation of rainfed tanks.
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