Evaluation of Watersheds in India

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Background information. 3. Methodology. 4. Findings: i. Physical factors. ii. Biological factors. iii. Socio-economic factors. iv. Knowledge of farmers. v. Participation indicators. vi. Adoption of crop production technologies. vii. Farmers' perceptions. viii. Factors influencing the success of watershed programme. ix. Constraint indicators. x. Farmers benefited area covered. 5. Watershed development programme SWOT-analysis. 6. Lessons learnt. 7. Summary and recommendations. 8. Appendix tables. Annexures. References.

"This book is mainly dealing with the impact evaluation of watershed management programmes in different rainfed AERs of India. Various bio-physical and socio-economic indicators were taken into consideration while evaluating the watersheds implemented through different agencies, like, NWDPRA, MoRD, ICAR/SAUs, International donors and NGOs in the country. The book will be useful for the policy makers, planners, researchers, extension workers and students involved in sustainable management of watersheds and their evaluation." (jacket)