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Sub-Component 4:
Technology Development |
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The objective of this sub-component
would be develop new technologies suited to the
general conditions found in tanks and their
dependent communities. This would consist of
pilots and studies on (i) efficient irrigation
methods such as testing and developing low
pressure drip and pipe irrigation systems over a
two-year period (for example for growing grapes
and lemons); (ii) conjunctive use of surface and
groundwater in tank command areas; (iii)
innovative equipment for tank desiltation; (iv)
other equipment for water control, monitoring,
and management; and (v) promoting new pilot
technologies for the development of crops that
have a comparative advantage in Karnataka and
are being promoted by GoK.
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Implementation Responsibilities for Undertaking Tank System Improvements
Integrated Tank Development plans ( ITDPs). The
participatory preparation of ITDPs between the
Tank User Groups ( TUG), CFTs, and technical
specialists will include identified plans for
tank improvement, demonstrations, training and
technical assistance.
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Tank and feeder channel rehabilitation
A TUG will be responsible for the execution of
the improvement works (including feeder channels
) in accordance with the modalities agreed upon
under a MOA for each tank and under the guidance
of CFTs. As stipulated in the MOU, the TUG will
decide on the amount and type of work to be
given to a contractor and the paid labour work
to be undertaken by the TUG members themselves.
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Demonstrations and training
On the basis of individual ITDPs,
representatives form TUGs, together with CFTs and technical specialists from the
universities and government line departments, will collectively decide on the
appropriate demonstrations and related technical training to be conducted at
each cluster of tanks. The design and implementation of the demonstrations will
be the responsibility of the universities and KVKs in collaboration with the
line agencies at the taluk level and the TUGs. The JSYS, in conjunction with
resource persons form the universities and line agencies, will have overall
responsibility for organizing technical training, study tours and farmer field
school training farmers in association with demonstration field days. |
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Technical assistance and technology
development |
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The JSYS and CFTs in association with local
TUGs will be responsible for defining needs for
technical assistance and technology development.
The JSYS at the state level will be responsible
for recruiting suitably qualified consultants
and purchase of any materials and equipment
required for the development of other income
generating activities and new technologies. |
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