Evaluation to examine various issues related to the Gap between irrigation potential created (IPC) and utilised (IPU) and for suggesting measures for reducing the gap for Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India.

Goal: The work involved ethnography with PRA and participatory approach with irrigating communities in West Bengal and NE states. Assessment social, political, cognitive factors related to the gap and also measurement errors, policy analysis and redefinition of IPC and IPU with preparation of clear roadmap for minimising the gap aiming at a sustainable resource management has been done.

Date: 1 November 2007 - 1 August 2008