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1 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Senthilvel, S.; Ramesh, T. 2009. Water productivity at different scales under canal, tank and well irrigation systems. In Amarasinghe, Upali A.; Shah, Tushaar; Malik, R. P. S. (Eds.). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India, Series 1: India’s water future: scenarios and issues. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) pp.217-226.
Water productivity ; Irrigation efficiency ; Irrigation canals ; Irrigation programs ; Wells ; Tanks / India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI 333.9162 G635 AMA Record No: H042041)
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2 Van Vuuren, D. P.; Ochola, W. O.; Riha, S.; Giampietro, M.; Ginzo, H.; Henrichs, T.; Hussain, S.; Kok, K.; Makhura, M.; Mirza, M.; Kuppannan, Palanisami; Ranganathan, C. R.; Ray, S.; Ringler, C.; Rola, A.; Westhoek, H.; Zurek, M.; de Fraiture, Charlotte. 2009. Outlook on agricultural change and its drivers. In McIntyre, B. D.; Herren, H. R.; Wakhungu, J.; Watson, R. T. (Eds.). International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD): Agriculture at a Crossroads, global report. Washington, DC, USA: Island Press. pp.255-305.
Agricultural economics ; International trade ; Investment ; Political aspects ; Food consumption ; Irrigation water ; Land use ; Climate change ; Energy consumption ; Bioenergy ; Labor ; Crop production ; Livestock ; Forestry ; Fisheries ; Gender ; Women
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042171)
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3 Kuppannan, Palanisami. 2009. Water markets as a demand management option: potentials, problems and prospects. In Saleth, Rathinasamy Maria (Ed.). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India, Series 3: promoting irrigation demand management in India: potentials, problems and prospects. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) pp.47-70.
Water market ; Pricing ; Water rates ; Cost recovery ; Water rights ; Water demand ; Groundwater irrigation ; Wells ; Pumping ; Tanks ; Canals ; Economic aspects ; Case studies / USA / Australia / Chile / India / California / Tamil Nadu / Bhavani River
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI 333.9162 G635 SAL Record No: H042160)
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4 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Kumar, D. S.; Wani, S. P. 2009. A manual on impact assessment of watersheds. Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT); Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India: International Water Management Institute, IWMI-TATA Water Policy Research Program. 52p. (Global Theme on Agroecosystems Report 53)
Watershed management ; Economic impact ; Impact assessment ; Indicators ; Development projects ; Evaluation ; Cost benefit analysis ; Economic analysis ; Rural economy ; Rural development ; Social aspects ; Natural resources management ; Rain ; Guidelines ; Best practices / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI 333.91 G635 PAL Record No: H034811)
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Recognising the importance of watershed development as a strategy of rural development, both central and state governments, non-governmental organisations, International Development Agencies invest huge funds on watershed development. The watershed approach enables the planners to internalize such externalities and other linkages among agricultural and related activities. Experience shows that various watershed development programme brought significant positive impact. Impact evaluations contribute to improve the effectiveness of policies and programs. Different methodologies have been used in the evaluation literature mainly the qualitative and quantitative methods. Choosing appropriate methodology for impact assessment of natural resource management interventions is essential.
This bulletin outlines the various concepts and methods in watershed impact evaluation with examples. The use of economic surplus approach with consumer and producers’ surplus is compared with the conventional approach with only producers’ surplus. Also incorporation of the rainfall variability in the watershed evaluation is demonstrated. A simple computer based watershed programme incorporating the various components of the watershed development is also developed and included.
This bulletin outlines the various concepts and methods in watershed impact evaluation with examples. The use of economic surplus approach with consumer and producers’ surplus is compared with the conventional approach with only producers’ surplus. Also incorporation of the rainfall variability in the watershed evaluation is demonstrated. A simple computer based watershed programme incorporating the various components of the watershed development is also developed and included.
5 Kuppannan, Palanisami. 2009. Irrigation tanks: a new way forward?: focus on tanks in South India. In Duraisamy, P.; Srinivasan, R. (Eds.). Indian rural economy: essays in memory of Professor Gilbert Slater. Chennai, India: University of Madras. pp.84-112.
Tank irrigation ; Multiple use ; Performance evaluation ; Operations ; Maintenance ; Modernization ; Costs ; Wells / India / South India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI HQ Record No: H042399)
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6 Chandrasekaran, K.; Devarajulu, S.; Kuppannan, Palanisami. 2009. Farmers’ willingness to pay for irrigation water: a case of tank irrigation systems in South India. Water, 1(1):5-18. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/w1010005]
Tank irrigation ; Irrigation water ; Economic value ; Water costs ; User charges ; Farmers attitudes ; Rice ; Cultivation / India / South India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042403)
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The economic value of tank irrigation water was determined through Contingency Valuation Method by analyzing farmers’ willingness to pay for irrigation water under improved water supply conditions during wet and dry seasons of paddy cultivation. Quadratic production function was also used to determine the value of irrigation water. The comparison of the economic value of water estimated using different methods strongly suggests that the present water use pattern will not lead to sustainable use of the resource in the tank command areas. Policy options for sustainable use of irrigation water and management of tanks in India were suggested.
7 Kuppannan, Palanisami. 2008. Tank irrigation in India: water scarcity and management strategies. In Kawamura, Y.; Nakamura, H.; Sato, S.; Uyar, A.; Ishizaka, S. (Eds.). Proceedings of the Third Afrasian International Symposium, Resources under Stress: Sustainability of the Local Community in Asia and Africa, Afrasian Centre for Peace and Development Studies, Ryukoku University, 23-24 February 2008. Shiga, Japan: Ryukoku University, Afrasian Centre for Peace and Development Studies. pp.115-130. (Afrasia Symposium Series 3)
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042406)
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8 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Kumar, D. S. 2009. Impacts of watershed development programmes: experiences and evidences from Tamil Nadu. Agricultural Economics Research Review, 22:387-396.
Watershed management ; Social participation ; Development projects ; Impact assessment / India / Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore District
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042483)
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The overall performance of watershed development programmes has been examined in the state of Tamil Nadu. The impacts of major watershed development programmes have been outlined in terms of biophysical impacts, environmental impacts, socio-economic impacts and overall economic impacts. It is pointed out that the watershed development activities have made significant positive impacts on various biophysical aspects such as soil and water conservation, soil fertility, soil and water erosion in cropped area, changes in cropping pattern, cropping intensity, production and productivity of crops. Watershed development activities have shown significant positive impacts on water table, perenniality of water in wells, water availability for cattle and other domestic uses, etc. The overall economic impacts have been evaluated in terms of NPV, IRR and BCR. The peoples’ participation in watershed development activities has been found satisfactory but the optimal level is yet to be achieved. Training of farmers has been found effective in disseminating technical knowledge. According to the study, the future strategy should be the movement towards a balanced approach of matching the supply-driven menu with a set of demand-driven activities. Peoples’ participation, involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions, local user groups and NGOs along side institutional support from different levels, viz. the Union Government, the state, the district and block levels should be ensured to make the programme more participatory, interactive and cost-effective. Convergence of various rural development programmes around the watershed could be ensured to promote holistic development of watersheds. For its continued success, the programme, should be economically efficient, financially viable, technically feasible and socially acceptable while ensuring equity. For, sustainable development, regular and routine monitoring of environmental parameters is important as environmental enhancement increases the credibility and acceptability of the programme.
9 Amarasinghe, Upali A.; Kuppannan, Palanisami; Singh, O. P.; Sakthivadivel, R. 2009. State of irrigation in Tamil Nadu: investments and returns. In International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India Series 5. Proceedings of the Second National Workshop on Strategic Issues in Indian Irrigation, New Delhi, India, 8-9 April 2009. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.53-81.
Irrigation schemes ; Public investment ; Private investment ; Groundwater irrigation ; Regression analysis ; Irrigation efficiency ; Crop production ; Water conservation / India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042686)
10 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Amarasinghe, Upali A.; Sakthivadivel, R. 2009. Policy interfacing and irrigation development in Tamil Nadu. In International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India Series 5. Proceedings of the Second National Workshop on Strategic Issues in Indian Irrigation, New Delhi, India, 8-9 April 2009. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.83-94.
Agroclimatology ; Groundwater irrigation ; Wells ; Tank irrigation ; Canals ; Irrigation systems ; Policy ; Irrigated land ; Water use efficiency / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042687)
11 Saleth, R. M.; Amarasinghe, Upali A.; Reddy, V. Ratna; Kuppannan, Palanisami; Malik, R. P. S.; Narayanamoorthy, A.; Narain, V.; Reddy, M. V. 2009. Promoting demand management in irrigation in India: policy options and institutional requirements. In International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India Series 5. Proceedings of the Second National Workshop on Strategic Issues in Indian Irrigation, New Delhi, India, 8-9 April 2009. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.139-162.
Irrigation water ; Water demand ; Water supply ; Water rates ; Pricing ; Water market ; Water rights ; Energy ; Water conservation ; Water user associations / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042691)
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12 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Suresh Kumar, D. 2009. Impact of watershed development programs in Tamil Nadu. In International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India Series 5. Proceedings of the Second National Workshop on Strategic Issues in Indian Irrigation, New Delhi, India, 8-9 April 2009. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.335-353.
Watershed management ; Development projects ; Social participation ; Impact assessment / India / Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore District
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042699)
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13 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Nanthakumaran, A. 2009. Water resources management with special reference to tank irrigation with groundwater use. In International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India Series 5. Proceedings of the Second National Workshop on Strategic Issues in Indian Irrigation, New Delhi, India, 8-9 April 2009. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.305-333.
Tank irrigation ; Groundwater ; Wells ; Participatory management ; Farmer participation ; Households ; Supplemental irrigation ; Pumping ; Costs ; Water market / India / Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore / Madurai / Sivagangai
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042698)
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14 Amarasinghe, Upali A.; Singh, O. P.; Sakthivadivel, R.; Kuppannan, Palanisami. 2009. State of irrigation in Tamil Nadu: trends and turning points. In International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Strategic Analyses of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) of India Series 5. Proceedings of the Second National Workshop on Strategic Issues in Indian Irrigation, New Delhi, India, 8-9 April 2009. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) pp.275-304.
Irrigated farming ; Crop management ; Land use ; Irrigated land ; Crop yield ; Food consumption / India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H042697)
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15 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Kumar, D. S.; Wani, S. P.; Giordano, Mark. 2009. Evaluation of watershed development programmes in India using economic surplus method. Agricultural Economics Research Review, 22(2):197-207.
Watersheds ; Impact assessment ; Economic evaluation ; Mathematical models ; Water resources development ; Development projects ; Benefits ; Households ; Villages ; Agricultural production ; Policy / India / Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H034812)
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Watershed programmes in India are contributing to water resources development, agricultural production and ecological balance. Conventional methods to value them using financial measures attempt to quantify the impacts of watershed development in an isolated manner. In order to evaluate the impacts of watershed programmes in a holistic manner, the Economic Surplus (ES) approach has been applied using the data from a cluster of 10 watersheds in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu.The distributional effects of watershed programmes are also captured through the ES method. Hence, possibilities of using this methodology in the future watershed evaluation programmes could be examined. The study has suggested that people’s participation, involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions, local user groups and NGOs alongside institutional support from different levels, viz. the central and state government, district and block levels should be ensured to make the programme more participatory, interactive and cost effective.
16 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Meinzen-Dick, R.; Giordano, Mark. 2010. Climate change and water supplies: options for sustaining tank irrigation potential in India. Economic and Political Weekly, 45(26-27):183-190.
Climate change ; Adaptation ; Water storage ; Tank irrigation ; Modernization ; Rehabilitation ; Water costs ; Siltation ; Maintenance ; Social forestry / South Asia / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H043009)
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Climate change will affect water supplies in south Asia, where high-intensity floods and droughts are expected in the future. Increasing water storage is a key adaptation strategy, and the experience of irrigation tanks illustrates both the potential and challenges of this adaptation response. Although there are over 2,08,000 tanks in India, irrigating about 2.3 million hectares in 2000-01, the net area irrigated by tanks declined by 29% between 1990-91 and 2000-01 and by 32% between 2001 and 2008. This paper reviews the challenges faced by tank irrigation and examines options for improving their performance – revenue mobilisation through multiple use of tanks, augmenting groundwater resources in the tanks, integrating social forestry and desilting, and tank modernisation.
17 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Ranganathan, C. R.; Senthilnathan, S.; Govindaraj, S. 2010. Economic impacts of climate change on agriculture in Tamil Nadu: comparison of models using cross section and time series data. Paper presented at the ADB Workshop on Strategic Assessment for Climate Change Adaptation, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-11 June 2010. 22p.
Climate change ; Adaptation ; Economic impact ; Models ; Time series analysis ; Statistical methods ; Crop management / India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H043007)
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18 Chartres, Colin; Samad, Madar; Kuppannan, Palanisami. 2011. Meeting the challenges in the water sector. Paper presented at the Conference on Water Partnerships towards Meeting Climate Challenge, Chennai, India, 6-7 January 2011. 3p.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H043482)
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19 Kuppannan, Palanisami; Mohan, Kadiri; Kakumanu, Krishna Reddy; Raman, S. 2011. Spread and economics of micro-irrigation in India: evidence from nine states. Economic and Political Weekly, 46(26-27):81-86.
Irrigation management ; Irrigation methods ; Drip irrigation ; Sprinkler irrigation ; Farm size ; Government agencies ; Farmers ; Income / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H044000)
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The adoption of micro-irrigation projects has resulted in water saving, yield and income enhancement at the farm level. However, the overall impression is that they are capital-intensive and suited to large farms. In this context, a study was undertaken in nine states, mainly to examine the actual area covered compared to the potential area and to understand the adoption level of mias well as to analyse the cost and returns under different farm categories. The results indicated that only about 9% of the mi potential is covered in the country. Key uggestions include reduction in capital cost of the system, provision of technical support for operation after installation, relaxation of farm size limitation in providing subsidies and the establishment of a single state level agency for implementation of the programme.
20 Nanthakumaran, A.; Kuppannan, Palanisami. 2010. Paddy production efficiency of the farmers under tank irrigation systems in Tamil Nadu. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 1(1):59-71.
Paddy fields ; Rice ; Farmers ; Irrigation systems ; Tank irrigation ; Efficiency ; Models / India / Tamil Nadu
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H044356)
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