The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Established in 1932 by Sir Dorabji Tata
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Established in 1932 by Sir Dorabji Tata
Diversion Based Irrigation (DBI) in India - Proposals Invited
Diversion Based Irrigation (DBI) in India - Proposals Invited
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Allied Trusts, Mumbai seek applications from NGOs, research institutions and universities on the promotion of Diversion Based Irrigation
(DBI) in India.
A diversion based irrigation system is one which diverts a portion of water from a
natural stream/water course/river and uses it with or without intermediate storage for
the purpose of irrigating crops and for other human ends.
Four sub-types of diversion based schemes can be identified for programming:
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Schemes which tap a small mountainous stream to irrigate up to 40 ha of land
(gravity flow irrigation, phad, pukhar, tar bandhs, etc.). The Trust’s thrust area is
towards a new scheme or repair.
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Schemes based on small rivers and which can, with or without intermediate
storage irrigate lands belonging to a single village (small Ahar Pyne schemes,
small Dongs and small Guls). The Trust’s thrust area is towards a new scheme or
repair.
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Schemes which are based on rivers and with intermediate storage can irrigate
land in several villages (large Ahar Pyne schemes or Dongs or Guls). The Trust’s
thrust area is towards its revival along with a strong social mobilization
component and/or action research.
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Small schemes which essentially divert run-off water in low rain fall areas for
small scale storage and subsequent use by marginal land holders (Tankas of
Rajasthan). The Trust’s thrust area is towards a new scheme.
Diversion based irrigation systems have been in vogue for possibly decades in regions
that have appropriate features as described above. These are known by different names
in different parts of the country: Kul in Himachal Pradesh, Tar Bandh in Mahakoshal,
Phad in Maharashtra, Dongs in north Assam, Zebo in Nagaland, Khadins in Rajasthan,
Pukhar in Jhalawar areas of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Ahar Pyne in Kaimur
plateau and adjacent areas of Jharkhand and South Bihar, etc. Some have been destroyed
by an insensitive public administration, some have fallen into disrepair, some have
dried up as the hills have become denuded and some have shrunk in size as social issues
of managing them have become complex.
The following components can be a part of the project:
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Community mobilization
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Infrastructure creation/repair
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Command area development
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Agriculture support
Jamsetji Tata Trust under the administration of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT),
Mumbai has launched a Program on DBI with an allocation of Rs 1,500.00 lakhs
spread over three years. Interested NGOs, Research Institutions and Universities who
are interested in availing of support for this initiative under the Trust’s overall strategy
of ensuring food security for small and marginal farmers can contact the Trust at the
following address:
M. Biswanath Sinha
Senior Program Officer
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Allied Trusts
Eruchshaw Building, 5th Floor;
249, DN Road,
Mumbai-400001
E-mail: bsinha@sdtatatrust.com
Phone-022-66657977.
Please note: Each proposal goes through a lengthy and comprehensive appraisal and evaluation process and inviting a proposal does not guarantee future support.
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Established in 1932 by Sir Dorabji Tata
