Case Studies of People's Participation in Watershed Management in Asia (PWMTA, 1996): A successful case of participatory watershed management at Ralegan Siddhi Village in district Ahmadnagar, Maharastra, India*: Recent prominent initiatives of people's participation in resource management: AVARD'S irrigation schemes

Case Studies of People's Participation in Watershed Management in Asia (PWMTA, 1996)

A successful case of participatory watershed management at Ralegan Siddhi Village in district Ahmadnagar, Maharastra, India*

Recent prominent initiatives of people's participation in resource management

		(introduction...)
		Naxalite movement
		Chipko movement
		Save Narmada movement (Andolan)
		Bodh Gaya Andolan
		Ganga liberation (Mukti) Andolan
		AVARD'S irrigation schemes
		Water council (Pani Panchayat)
		Sukhomajri
		Rope makers of saharanpur
		Chakriya Vikas pranali (the cyclic system of development)
		MYRADA's self-help groups
		Rural labor association of Halpati Sava Sangh
		Ralegan Siddhi
		Self-Help groups by Taj Mahal gram Bikas Kendra
		Mahila Vikas Sangh (women development federation)
		Self employed women's association

AVARD'S irrigation schemes

The schemes started in 1968, created irrigation structures, introduced equitable water distribution/sharing and management systems through popular participation. The schemes also served as a rallying point for the people.