Chapter 7 Progress of research on cascade irrigation systems in the dry zones of Sri Lanka

2010 ◽  
pp. 109-137
Author(s):  
K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi ◽  
M.A.S. Jayakumara
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Irrigation Systems

Issues in sustainable water management of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.C. Sirimewan1 ◽  
◽  
N.H.C. Manjula ◽  
A. Samaraweera ◽  
A.P.K.D. Mendis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
Sustainable Water Management

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

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.C. Sirimewan ◽  
A.P.K.D. Mendis ◽  
Damitha Rajini ◽  
Aparna Samaraweera ◽  
Naiduwa Handi Chathuri Manjula
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Irrigated Agriculture ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
Sustainable Water Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmental Integrity ◽  
Irrigation Infrastructure

PurposeSustaining the irrigated agriculture, while conserving the natural eco-system, are the two main objectives of sustainable water management (SWM) in irrigation. Achieving both the objectives simultaneously is a complex task in most developing countries. This requires a holistic approach of understanding the issues in irrigation water management (IWM) from social, economic and environmental perspectives. Therefore, this paper aims to analyse the issues towards the SWM of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka to help maintain a stable relationship between the aforementioned two objectives.Design/methodology/approachQualitative interview survey was selected as the research strategy to achieve the research aim. 16 semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts in IWM sector to collect data in the Sri Lankan context. Data were analysed using code-based content analysis, based on directed approach.FindingsFindings revealed the issues in SWM in terms of efficiency of irrigation infrastructure; equity of water distribution; environmental integrity and economic acceptability. Most of the issues were related to the inefficiency towards SWM of irrigation systems. Conflicts among water users, especially the people in downstreams aggravated the problem of equity of water sharing. Depletion of groundwater and waterlogging were the major issues towards environmental integrity. Loss of water happened due to the issues in different irrigation infrastructure components hindering economic acceptability.Originality/valueTheoretical contribution includes an analysis of issues in IWM from a sustainability perspective. Practical implications include an overview of deficiencies in the SWM to generate appropriate strategies to achieve sustainability for decision-makers such as policymakers in the irrigation sector in developing countries similar to Sri Lanka.

scholarly journals Efficiency of culture-based fisheries production in village irrigation systems of Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohottala G. Kularatne ◽  
Sean Pascoe ◽  
Clevo Wilson ◽  
Tim Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Irrigation Systems

Chronic renal failure among farm families in cascade irrigation systems in Sri Lanka associated with elevated dietary cadmium levels in rice and freshwater fish (Tilapia)

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 465-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. R. S. Bandara ◽  
D. M. A. N. Senevirathna ◽  
D. M. R. S. B. Dasanayake ◽  
V. Herath ◽  
J. M. R. P. Bandara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Chronic Renal Failure ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Freshwater Fish ◽  
Farm Families ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
Dietary Cadmium

scholarly journals Resilience of farmers at water shortage situations in minor irrigation systems: a case study in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 242 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. M. S. M. Wijekoon ◽  
E. R. N. Gunawardena ◽  
M. M. M. Aheeyar ◽  
W. P. R. P. De Silva
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
Minor Irrigation
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