Stocktaking of agricultural water investment in India
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Agricultural water management (AWM) has been recognized as a critical issue of food security in India, and has been one of the main recipients of public funds. It has also received a significant amount of international donor funds. The World Bank in particular has been channelling a large part of its agriculture and rural development (ARD) portfolio in India to AWM. Apart from the direct investment in irrigation projects, the Bank has been providing technical assistance and undertaki ng thematic, policy, and sub-sectoral studies. Over time, its engagement in the sector has shifted from an infrastructure-oriented approach to a holistic one, with greater emphasis on capacity building for State and non-governmental actors, as well as institutional support to farmers and water users organizations within the context of participatory irrigation management (PIM). The report is part of a joint FAO and World Bank research effort that aims to take stock of World Bank-suppo rted ARD projects in South Asia and which covers three closely related themes, namely: (i) Rural Livelihoods Programmes in India, (ii) AWM programmes in India, and (iii) monitoring, evaluation and learning (ME&L), including management information systems (MIS) design and implementation in the above type of projects in South Asia.