Effects of minor irrigation schemes in Telangana-A study

The range of reforms and the measures unfolding in AP in recent years incorporates this concern and aims to usher in targeted productivity improvement. The formal relationships based on the membership of LICSs are not asymmetrical. Therefore, it can be said that there is no discrimination on the basis of ascriptive criteria such as caste or religion and in this sense they are promoting socially sustainable development. As the data reveal, majority of.the members of lift irrigation co-operatives does not feel that there is discrimination in water distribution and they get water in sufficient quantity when it is required. Therefore, it can be said that, the lift irrigation Co-operatives are promoting socially sustainable development. Irrigation through major and medium canal systems was a key component of green revolution that transformed India and made the specter of famines in India history. Moreover, the Integrated Water Resources Management-guiding and spearheading the reforms agenda in the state focuses on using irrigation as a pro-poor anti-poverty mechanism. In general irrigation is seen to be affecting poverty by increasing returns to the physical, human and social capital; integrating the poor with factor, product and information markets and improving the overall national growth rates. Water co-operatives should be encouraged to grow very fast and in great number with a view to optimize the benefits of the irrigation projects and there by increase the rate of overall status of social life and economic prospects from good to better and best in days to come.