Analisis Rasio Prestasi Manajemen Irigasi pada Budidaya Tanaman Padi (Oryza sativa L.) di Subak Kabupaten Tabanan

Sistem subak adalah merupakan salah satu bentuk sistem irigasi yang mampu mengakomodasikan dinamika sistem sosio-teknis masyarakat setempat. Air irigasi dikelola dengan prinsip-prinsip keadilan, keterbukaan, harmoni dan kebersamaan, melalui suatu organisasi yang fleksibel yang sesuai dengan kepentingan masyarakat. Sistem irigasi erat kaitannya tentang pemberian air irigasi pada tanaman budidaya tanaman padi. Salah satu aspek yang akan dinilai dalam sistem irigasi adalah Rasio Prestasi Manajemen (RPM) irigasi Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui klasifikasi RPM di suatu subak dengan pemberian skor pada masing-masing klasifikasi RPM. Perolehan data sekunder dilakukan dengan metode survey, pengamatan secara langsung dan pengukuran sedangkan data primer diperoleh dari BMKG Wilayah III Denpasar. Data yang telah dikumpulkan selanjutnya akan dianalisis menggunakan metode Rasio Prestasi Manajemen (RPM) Irigasi. RPM irigasi setiap subak dinilai dengan menggunakan empat rentang nilai yaitu Baik bila 0.75 < RPM <1.25, Cukup bila 0.60 < RPM < 0.75 atau 1.25 < RPM < 1.40, Kurang 0.40 < RPM< 0.60 atau 1.40 <RPM<1.60 dan Sangat kurang bila RPM < 0.40 atau RPM >1.60 Hasil metode analisis rasio prestasi manajemen irigasi pada budidaya tanaman padi diperoleh RPM daerah hulu dari periode I sampai VII rasio prestasi manajemen irigasinya dengan nilai rata-rata 10.05 (Sangat Kurang) dan untuk daerah tengah RPM irigasi dari periode I sampai V nilai rata-ratanya 1.78 (Sangat Kurang), periode VI dengan nilai 1.56 (Kurang), periode VII dengan nilai 1.03 (Baik) sedangkan untuk subak daerah hilir diperoleh RPM irigasinya dari periode I sampai III dengan nilai rata-rata 2.25 (Sangat Kurang) dan untuk periode IV sampai VII dengan nilai rata-rata 0.92 (Baik). Berdasarkan hasil analisis tersebut, dapat dinyatakan bahwa subak daerah hilir memiliki RPM irigasi untuk budidaya tanaman padi lebih baik dibandingkan dengan daerah hulu dan tengah. Subak system is one form of irrigation system that is able to accommodate the dynamics of the socio-technical system of the local community. Irrigation water is managed with the principles of justice, openness, harmony and togetherness, through a flexible organization that is in accordance with the interests of the community. Irrigation systems are closely related to the provision of irrigation water to rice cultivation plants. One aspect that will be assessed in an irrigation system is the Irrigation Management Performance Ratio (MPR). The purpose of this study is to determine the MPR classification in a subak by scoring in each MPR classification. Secondary data acquisition is done by survey method, direct observation and measurement, while primary data is obtained from BMKG Region III Denpasar. The data that has been collected will then be rated and analyzed. Irrigation MPR for each subak is assessed using four ranges of values: Good if 0.75 <MPR<1.25, Sufficient if 0.60 <MPR <0.75 or 1.25 <MPR<1.40, Less 0.40 <MPR <0.60 or 1.40 <MPR <1.60 and Very less if MPR<0.40 or MPR> 1.60. The results of the analysis method of irrigation management achievement ratio in the cultivation of rice obtained by the upstream area MPR from periods I to VII irrigation management achievement ratio with an average value of 10.05 (Very Less) and for the middle area of irrigation MPR from period I to V the average value is 1.78 (Very Less), period VI with a value of 1.56 (Less), period VII with a value of 1.03 (Good) while for the downstream subak the MPR was obtained from the I to III periods with an average value of 2.25 (Very Less) and for periods IV to VII with an average value of 0.92 (Good). Based on the results of the analysis, it can be stated that the downstream subak has an irrigation MPR for rice cultivation better than the upstream and middle regions.

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Analisis Rasio Prestasi Manajemen Irigasi pada Distribusi Air di Subak Kabupaten Tabanan

Jurnal BETA (Biosistem dan Teknik Pertanian) ◽

10.24843/jbeta.2020.v08.i02.p13 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 290

Author(s):

Yuda Arnanda ◽

I Wayan Tika ◽

Ida Ayu Luh Gede Bintang Madrini

Keyword(s):

Irrigation Water ◽

Water Distribution ◽

Local Community ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Irrigation Management ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Survey Method ◽

Irrigation Area ◽

Water Supply Management ◽

Principles Of Justice

Sistem subak adalah merupakan salah satu bentuk sistem irigasi yang mampu mengakomodasikan dinamika sistem sosio-teknis masyarakat setempat. Air irigasi dikelola dengan prinsip-prinsip keadilan, keterbukaan, harmoni dan kebersamaan, melalui suatu organisasi yang fleksibel yang sesuai dengan kepentingan masyarakat. Sistem irigasi erat kaitannya tentang pendistribusian air irigasi pada subak yang berdasarkan luas lahan. Salah satu aspek yang akan dinilai dalam sistem irigasi adalah Rasio Prestasi Manajemen (RPM) irigasi Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui klasifikasi RPM di suatu subak dengan pemberian skor pada masing-masing klasifikasi RPM. Perolehan data sekunder dilakukan dengan metode survey, pengamatan secara langsung dan pengukuran. Data yang telah dikumpulkan selanjutnya akan dianalisis menggunakan metode Rasio Prestasi Manajemen (RPM) Irigasi. RPM irigasi setiap subak dinilai dengan menggunakan empat rentang nilai yaitu Baik bila 0.75 < RPM <1.25, Cukup bila 0.60 < RPM < 0.75 atau 1.25 < RPM < 1.40, Kurang 0.40 < RPM< 0.60 atau 1.40 <RPM<1.60 dan Sangat kurang bila RPM < 0.40 atau RPM >1.60 Hasil metode analisis rasio prestasi manajemen irigasi pada distribusi air di subak diperoleh RPM daerah hulu yaitu Pama Palian, Aya I dan Aya II memiliki RPM yang Baik yaitu rata-rata 100%. Ketersediaan air yang begitu melimpah karena subak daerah hulu, subak yang pertama kali mengambil air di daerah irigasi. Dan yang paling penting adalah sistim pengaturan pemberian air yang sudah optimal. Untuk subak daerah tengah RPM sedikit berbeda dengan di daerah hulu. Rata-rata RPM daerah irigasi tengah yang mempunyai kreteria Cukup yaitu sebesar 15,5% sedangkan Baik 84,5%. Untuk daerah irigasi tengah yang memiliki kriteria RPM cukup dengan nilai 15,5% disebabkan oleh pendistribusian air tidak seoptimal seperti daerah irigasi hulu. Untuk Subak daerah irigasi hilir rata-rata RPM secara keseluruhan yaitu 100% baik, ini disebabkan karena pembagian pendistribusian air daerah irigasi hilir sudah optimal sesuai dengan luas lahan. Subak system is one form of irrigation system that is able to accommodate the dynamics of the socio-technical system of the local community. Irrigation water is managed with the principles of justice, openness, harmony and togetherness, through a flexible organization that is in accordance with the interests of the community. Irrigation systems are closely related to the distribution of irrigation water in subaks based on land area. One aspect that will be assessed in an irrigation system is the Irrigation Management Achievement Ratio (RPM). The purpose of this study is to determine the RPM classification in a subak by scoring in each RPM classification. Secondary data acquisition is done by survey method, direct observation and measurement. The collected data will then be analyzed using the Irrigation Management Achievement Ratio (RPM) method. Irrigation RPM for each subak is assessed using four ranges of values, namely Good if 0.75 <RPM <1.25, Enough if 0.60 <RPM <0.75 or 1.25 <RPM <1.40, Less 0.40 <RPM <0.60 or 1.40 <RPM <1.60 and Very less if RPM <0.40 or RPM> 1.60 The results of the analysis method of irrigation management achievement ratio in the distribution of water in the subak obtained by the upstream area RPM namely Pama Palian, Aya I and Aya II have a good RPM that is an average of 100%. The availability of water is so abundant due to the upstream subak, the first subak to take water in an irrigation area. And the most important thing is the optimal water supply management system. For the subak area the RPM is slightly different from the upstream area. The average RPM of the central irrigation area that has sufficient criteria is 15.5% while 84.5% is good. For the central irrigation area which has sufficient RPM criteria with a value of 15.5% caused by the distribution of water is not as optimal as the upstream irrigation area. For Subak downstream irrigation areas the overall average RPM is 100% good, this is because the distribution of downstream irrigation water distribution is optimal according to the area of ??land.

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Efisiensi Pemberian Air Pada Jaringan Irigasi Way Bini Kecamatan Waeapo Kabupaten Buru Provinsi Maluku

Agrologia ◽

10.30598/a.v5i2.186 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Said Ar Assagaf ◽

Charles Silahooy ◽

Pieter J Kunu ◽

Silwanus Talakua ◽

Rudi Soplanit

Keyword(s):

Water Availability ◽

Irrigation Water ◽

Distribution System ◽

Water Distribution ◽

Water Distribution System ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Water Requirement ◽

Rice Cultivation ◽

Survey Method ◽

Irrigation Water Requirement

Dams irrigation system is important facility to ensure the water availability during rice cultivation. The aim of this study was to verify the condition of Way Bini irrigation system in providing irrigation water and water distribution system to meet the needs of rice cultivation in Savana Jaya Village, Waeapo Subdistrict, Buru District. The research used survey method. The results showed that the irrigation water debit required for appropriate rice cultivtion was 677.16 L/sec (0.68 m3/sec) which was smaller than that of the Way Bini dam; 750 L / s (0.75 m3 / s), while the efficiency of the irrigation water requirement was 70% which was categorized as good to excellent.

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Community Perception of the Development of Productive Landscape in Yogyakarta City

Caraka Tani Journal of Sustainable Agriculture ◽

10.20961/carakatani.v35i2.32576 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 239

Author(s):

Alia Bihrajihant Raya ◽

Siti Nurul Rofiqo Irwan ◽

Retno Nur Utami ◽

Ahmad Sarwadi

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Primary Data ◽

Survey Method ◽

Community Perception ◽

Landscape Development ◽

Cultural Perceptions ◽

The Road ◽

The Status ◽

Yogyakarta City

This research seeks to identify the potential of local community to support the development of productive landscape in Yogyakarta City. It hypothesizes the important roles of ecological perception, aesthetical perception, economics perception of productive plant, social-cultural perception, the role of social organization and the status of house ownership that would assist productive landscape development. This paper contributes to the importance of productive landscape development through community participation. The road/street location was chosen with purposive sampling by considering the characteristics of the arterial roads and local streets. Five arterial roads and five local streets were determined as the locations. The field survey method, with semi-structured questionnaires, was employed to obtain the primary data. The residences in arterial roads and local streets were selected by the linear systematic random sampling and the respondents participating in this study were 160 persons. The results have shown that the perception of residents depends on the experiences of their situation. The majority of residents have disclosed the low response on economical perception of productive landscape development in the greenery. The development of productive landscape is influenced by the ecological, aesthetical and socio-cultural perceptions of the residents living nearby the arterial roads. Meanwhile, the residents of local streets have a different perception of productive landscape development, which is influenced by ecological and aesthetical perceptions. The collaboration between government and community should be made to develop the efforts to grow and manage the vegetations along the roadsides of the city.

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Phytotoxicity of Aqueous Ozone on Five Container-grown Nursery Species

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.44.3.774 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 774-780 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Thomas Graham ◽

Ping Zhang ◽

Youbin Zheng ◽

Michael A. Dixon

Keyword(s):

Irrigation Water ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Irrigation Management ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Crop Species ◽

Ozone Concentrations ◽

Nursery Crops ◽

Emitter Discharge

The phytotoxic threshold of five woody perennial nursery crops to applications of aqueous ozone was investigated to determine if aqueous ozone could be used for remediation of recycled nursery irrigation water and for pathogen control. The perennial nursery crops [Salix integra Thunb. ‘Hakura Nishiki’; Weigela florida Thunb. ‘Alexandra’; Spiraea japonica L.f. ‘Goldmound’; Hydrangea paniculata Seib. ‘Grandiflora’; Physocarpus opulifolius L. Maxim. ‘Summer Wine’] were evaluated for aqueous ozone phytotoxicity after 6 weeks of overhead spray irrigation in which five aqueous ozone treatments (0, 10.4, 31.2, 62.5, 125.0 μmol·L−1) were applied on a daily basis. The concentrations applied represent levels useful for irrigation system maintenance (pathogen and biofilm control) with the highest levels selected to clearly demonstrate phytotoxicity. Aqueous ozone solutions were prepared and injected in-line during irrigation for 7.5 min every day for 6 weeks, after which growth parameters (leaf area, shoot dry weight, root dry weight, height, flower number) were measured and leaf injury was evaluated. High residual aqueous ozone (62.5 μmol·L−1 or greater at emitter discharge; 0.3 m from canopy) in the irrigation water was shown to negatively affect the growth parameters measured; however, low residual ozone concentrations (31.2 μmol·L−1 or less at emitter discharge; 0.3 m from canopy) did not present any measurable risk to plant growth. Furthermore, even at higher dose levels, leaves produced during the treatment period showed reduced damage levels. It is concluded that ozone residuals of 31.2 μmol·L−1 (at emitter discharge) can remain in overhead irrigation water without negatively affecting the crop species examined under the application protocols used. At the ozone concentrations demonstrated to be tolerable by the crop species examined, it is reasonable to surmise that control of pathogens at all points within the irrigation system will be achievable using aqueous ozone as part of an irrigation management strategy. The use of aqueous ozone in this fashion could also aid in dramatically reducing chemical residuals on crops by reducing the input requirements of traditional chemical controls.

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CONDITION OF MANGROVE FORESTS IN DOMPAK URBAN VILLAGE BUKIT BESTARI SUB-DISTRICT RIAU ISLAND PROVINCE

Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences ◽

10.31258/ajoas.3.3.286-296 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 286-296

Author(s):

Andrean Nggara Imanuel ◽

Efriyeldi ◽

Syafruddin Nasution

Keyword(s):

Good Condition ◽

Canopy Cover ◽

Primary Data ◽

Survey Method ◽

Mangrove Forests ◽

Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽

Importance Value Index ◽

Importance Value ◽

Rhizophora Apiculata ◽

A Value

This study was conducted in December 2019, which was located in Dompak Village, Bukit Bestari District, Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands Province. The purpose of this study was to determine the species composition and condition of mangrove forests based on the value of density, canopy cover and the importance value index of mangroves. The survey method was used in this study, where the data collected was primary data. There are 10 types of mangroves including Avicennia lanata, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, B. cylindrica, Rhizophora apiculata, R. stylosa, Nypa fruticans, Sonneratia alba, Xylocarpus granatum, Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea and Hibiscus tiliaceus. Mangrove density was in good condition with moderate to dense ranging from 1344.44-1555.56 ind/ha. Canopy cover was in good condition ranging from 61.49-68.47%. The highest importance value index was R. apiculata with a value of 140.32% and the lowest was B. cylindrica with a value of 4.29%.

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Participatory Irrigation Management and its Financial Viability: A Case Study

The Pakistan Development Review ◽

10.30541/v38i4iipp.629-640 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 38 (4II) ◽

pp. 629-640

Author(s):

Waqar A. Jehangir ◽

M. Mudasser ◽

Zakir Hussain

Keyword(s):

World Bank ◽

Irrigation Water ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Irrigation Management ◽

Cropping Intensity ◽

Revenue Collection ◽

Participatory Irrigation Management ◽

Deferred Maintenance ◽

The Government

Water is a key input of agriculture. In the past, the area under cultivation was small and there was less stress on farmers to grow more and more of each crop. Water was considered a free good. The situation has changed since. The increase in cropping intensity has led to a rise in the demand for irrigation water. Water is not a free good any more. The provision of irrigation water to the farmer’s fields is going to be costlier. The Government of Pakistan is spending heavily on the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system yet shortage of funds is a major reason for deferred maintenance, which threatens the operational integrity of the irrigation system [World Bank (1988) and Haq (1995)]. The shortfall in O&M funding was estimated to be more than 24 percent in 1993 [World Bank (1994)]. As poor O&M has direct effect on the productivity of agriculture, indirectly it affects the whole economy [Carruthers (1981)]. The allocation of funds for the increasing O&M costs is becoming a problem for the Government of Pakistan with every successive year. One logical answer to this problem is to increase abiana1 fees from the users of irrigation water supplies. The revenue collected through abiana may be used for O&M purposes, but it has been reported that the revenue collection is far less than the expenditures incurred. Resultantly the gap has been increasing every year [Chaudhry (1989)].

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PERSEPSI PETANI TERHADAP TEKNOLOGI “PANCA KELOLA” DI LAHAN RAWA BEKAS TERBAKAR (Kasus lahan gambut bekas terbakar Desa Talio Hulu Kecamatan Pandih Batu Kab. Pulang Pisau)

ZIRAA'AH MAJALAH ILMIAH PERTANIAN ◽

10.31602/zmip.v46i3.5068 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 (3) ◽

pp. 408

Author(s):

Yanti Rina Darsani ◽

Yiyi Sulaeman ◽

Masganti Masganti

Keyword(s):

Rice Production ◽

Rice Cultivation ◽

Yield Potential ◽

Primary Data ◽

High Yield ◽

Survey Method ◽

Urea Fertilizer ◽

Land Preparation ◽

Management Technology ◽

Cultivation Technology

To understand the potential for increasing rice production on burnt peatlands, a demo farm (demonstration of grouped farming and fishing) which is a collaboration between Balittra and BRG which covers an area of 38 ha in Talio Hulu Village, Pandih Batu District, Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan in 2020-2021. This study aims to discover the farmers' perceptions of the technology components and performance of rice cultivation technology. The activities have been carried out on farmers' land by applying “Five Management” technology include (1) water management techniques; (2) land preparation, (3) amelioration and fertilization (4) utilization of new high yielding varieties with high yield potential, and (5) integrated pest and disease control. Data were collected from 24 cooperating farmers by survey method. Primary data were collected by conducting direct interviews with farmers using a structured questionnaire. The data collected was tabulated and analyzed descriptively. The results showed that burned peatlands have the potential to increase rice production. The results showed that burned peatlands have the potential to increase rice production.. The response of farmers to the components of rice cultivation technology is positive. The five technology components that have the highest value with a value of 95.83% are (1) water regulation in paddy fields, (2) the utilization of ash and urea fertilizer in the nursery, (3) the utilization of manure and lime as ameliorant, (4) the utilization of urea fertilizer, SP-36, and NPK, and (5) the utilization of natural phosphate. The farmer's perception of the Five Management technology is positive. Economically, rice farming of the Inpara 2 variety is efficient (R/C = 1.14).

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Cultural and religious tourism in Kosovo and Metohija

Ekonomika ◽

10.5937/ekonomika2004062p ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 66 (4) ◽

pp. 61-72

Author(s):

Vladan Petrović ◽

Marija Lakićević ◽

Milica Žarevac-Bošković

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Local Community ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Primary Data ◽

Survey Method ◽

Current State ◽

Religious Tourism ◽

Analysis And Synthesis ◽

Practical Implications

The culture and cultural heritage are an expression of a nation's identity, history, tradition and civilization, an indicator of its life in time and space. This paper focuses on the analysis of cultural and religious tourism in Kosovo and Metohija area. The primary data was collected through a survey method, in August 2018, by a sample group of 38 respondents who participated in an organized two-day trip. The goal of this paper is to present the current state of cultural heritage and the significance which religious and cultural tourism have for the development of the local community on Kosovo and Metohija. Results of the research indicate that cultural and religious tourism contributes to regional development, cultural values, but also that a large number of monasteries and churches located in this area represent true sanctity for our people. The purpose of this paper is to point out the importance of cultural and religious tourism on the development of local communities in Kosovo and Metohija, but also to point out the fact that sacral buildings in this area have great, sacred value for our people.The research was conducted through a multidimensional questionnaire. The obtained data were processed manually by the authors of this paper, since the research sample is restrictively small. The scientific research methods used in the paper are the methods of analysis and synthesis, the method of induction and deduction, as well as the method of descriptive analysis. On that occasion, we found that cultural and religious tourism is very developed in this area, despite the unrest that has marked the last decade. Also, it was determined that these forms of tourism are of great importance for the community in Kosovo and Metohija. Tourists view the sacral buildings in this area as great shrines to which they show great respect. The practical implications of this paper are reflected in the fact that the obtained results can be used in further research.

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Tinjauan Debit Andalan Untuk Irigasi Di Kecamatan Sungai Tabuk Kabupaten Banjar

Jurnal Gradasi Teknik Sipil ◽

10.31961/gradasi.v2i1.537 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Fakhrurrazi Fakhrurrazi ◽

Herliyani Farial Agoes ◽

Desy Anggeriyani

Keyword(s):

Irrigation Water ◽

Water Demand ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Flow Analysis ◽

Rice Paddy ◽

Monthly Interval ◽

Average Value ◽

Calculation Results ◽

Average Water ◽

Irrigation Agriculture

Adequate water availability in irrigation systems is an important factor in the success of irrigation agriculture, including Sungai Tabuk irrigation system which land is planted with rice paddy, fields rice paddy and crops. The availability of water in Kecamatan Tabuk River was calculated by dependable flow analysis using flow data from Mock method calculation. The model of rainfall-flow relationship with the monthly interval used was Mock Method, and 80% dependable flow was used to calculate the availability of the irrigation water. Based on the rainfall and evapotranspiration data (Mock method) in irrigation system of Sungai Tabuk area, the average flow per year of 5.758 m3 / sec obtained. With the highest flow occurred in March of 9.405m3 / sec and the lowest flow was in September at 1.616 m3 / sec. The 80% dependable flow was an average of 3.504 m3 / sec with the highest 80% of the highest dependable flow recorded in February of 7.37 m3 / sec and the lowest flow was in October which 80% flow was 0.24 m3 / sec. The calculation of irrigation water needed was based on KP-01. The calculation results showed that the average water demand was 2.690 m3 / sec with the beginning of planting on December I by using ordinary rice-ordinary rice planting pattern; while the average water demand for crops was 0.029 m3 / sec. From the analysis, the availability of irrigation water of Sungai Tabuk (average value of 3,504 m3 / sec) can fulfil the irrigation water requirement (average value of 2,690 + 0,029 = 2,719 m3 / second).

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Participatory Management of Irrigation System in North Eastern Region of India

International Journal of Rural Management ◽

10.1177/0973005218765552 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 69-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Chandam Victoria Devi

Keyword(s):

Irrigation Water ◽

Water Conservation ◽

Water Policy ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Irrigation Management ◽

Command Area ◽

Eastern Region ◽

Irrigation Potential ◽

The Government ◽

National Water

The demand of water by various competing sectors, such as industry, power, drinking and irrigation, is increasing while the supply of available fresh water remains the same. This calls for efficient use of water in all sectors especially irrigation, which consumes the highest amount of water in India. Due to recurrence of drought and flood India suffered from famine, so after the Independence the government has rigorously pursued the construction of irrigation dams to increase agricultural production and meet the increasing demand of food. Construction of dams was given priority than management of irrigation projects. But due to a large gap between irrigation potential created and irrigation potential utilized, there was a paradigm shift in the irrigation sector. As a result, the concept of participatory irrigation management (PIM) was widely spread through seminars, National Water Policies and specific irrigation Command Area Development (CAD) programme. The first National Water Policy in 1987 and the subsequent policies had provisions for involvement of farmers in irrigation management for efficient use of irrigation water. Many states in India implemented PIM Act under the policy. It also applies to the northeastern region (NE region) of India. This region has a traditional irrigation system such as bamboo drip irrigation in Meghalaya, water conservation among the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh, zabo system of Nagaland and dong irrigation among the Bodos of Assam which are traditionally managed by the farmers. This article examines the farmers’ participation in irrigation management in the NE region. It attempts to highlight the changes of PIM policies, involvement of farmers or the Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) in irrigation management, constraints and suggest ways to strengthen them for efficient use of irrigation water in the NE region of India.

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