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Impact of Icwm Project on Crop Production, Irrigation Infrastructure Development, Water Use Efficiency, Socio-economic and Livelihood Changes of Resource Poor Farmers -2004

Dr M A Sattar
CSO and Head
IWMD, BRRI

Dr FIM Golam Wahed Sarker
PSO
Economics Division, BRRI

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted in the ICWM project sites at Kurigram sadar and Pirganj Upazilas. Objectives of this study was to assess the impact of ICWM project on the profitability of crop production; to assess the impact of ICWM project on farmers’ participatory irrigation infrastructure development and water use efficiency; and to assess the impact of ICWM project on major changes in socio-economic and livelihoods pattern. After implementation of the ICWM project, the mean yield of T. Aman, MV Boro and wheat increased significantly irrespective of farm size. The grain yield increasing trend was higher for small farm size compared to large farm in both the locations. By using the improved earthen canal 0.32 ha and 0.75 ha additional land was irrigated in Pirganj and Kurigram, respectively. Therefore, command areas were increased by 15% and 16%, respectively, in Pirganj and Kurigram.

Keywords: ICM, Crop production, Irrigation infrastructure, water use efficiency, Socio-economic and livelihood, Resource poor farmers.

Location: Kurigram sadar and Pirganj Upazila

Start Date: 01-07-2003

End Date: 30-06-2004

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Social status

Objectives:

To assess the impact of ICWM project on the profitability of crop production;
To assess the impact of ICWM project on farmers’ participatory irrigation infrastructure development and water use efficiency; and
To assess the impact of ICWM project on major changes in socio-economic and livelihoods pattern.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in the ICWM project sites at Kurigram sadar and Pirganj Upazilas. A total of 60 participatory farmers were selected (30 from each site). A survey questionnaire was used to collect the data. According to the Objectives: proper economic analysis were carried out.

Source of Information: BRRI Annual Review 2004

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Funding Source:

1. Asian Development Bank

Budget:

Total Budget (Tk.) :

Achievement/Findings:

In Pirganj and Kurigram area attendance increased by 80% and 70%, respectively, after launching training program.‘After’ project housing facilities were increased in northern areas: Under Pirganj Upazila, main houses (tin shed with earthen wall house) were increased to 58% from 43% ‘after’ implementation of the project. On the other hand, ‘after’ project huts were decreased by 80% compared to 49% in Pirganj Upazila. 'Before’ and ‘after’ project the number of tin-roofed earthen houses (main house) increased from 43% to 58%, respectively, in Pirganj while it was 57% to 69% in Kurigram. The ICWM project has also positively changed the cropping patterns and adaptability of more HYV rice. The profitability of crop production has increased to a considerable extent. Participatory irrigation infrastructure development helped in achieving efficient water management.

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