Intuitional innovation in water resource management under ILSP programme in Uttrakhand: A case study

This study pertaining to Integrated Livelihood Support Project (ILSP) which was implemented though structured institutional arrangement in Uttarakhand. Under the project institution innovation through community institutions development and capacity building was strengthened. The project activities were received overwhelming response from the people in terms of association to support the proj ect. Overall, villagers were increasingly taking ownership of the project and were being progressively equipped with the skills to manage it. The Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) as an intervention was introduced under the ILSP proj ect to rain water harvesting and using for agriculture production. The water resource development works for sustainable agriculture production, resource conservation, microclimate improvement and inclusive growth of the project area. The water resource development has created the opportunity of diversification of agriculture, increase income, employments, improvement in cropping intensity and motivated the farmers to make agriculture as profitable venture. They have been introduced to market opportunities and are acquiring the knowledge and skill sets to respond to and benefit from these. Most of the Producer Groups (PGs) and Livelihood Collectives (LCs) have been introduced to block/ district administration and public agencies/ institutions and have become familiar with government functioning, programs and pathways to accessing them. These interactions with markets, developmental and governance agencies are opening up avenues to maintain project assets post project. The study clearly indicate that community institution is the key for success of development government schemes.