TOPICS COVERED :

• Overview of the progress of Pani Panchayat programme in Orissa and role of Pani Panchayat in O & M of Irrigation Projects


• Crop diversification in irrigation commands through Pani Panchayat/Contract farming/Compact farming etc.


• Orissa Pani Panchayat Act.-2002 & . Orissa Pani Panchayat Rules-2003.


• Duties and responsibilities of OBs of Pani Panchayat as per PP Act & Rules.


• Fund Management, utilization, accounting procedure and auditing of Pani Panchayat fund


• Water saving techniques to improve Water Use Efficiency, Method of water distribution among the Pani Panchayat , fixing of time, quantity and flow measurement, Mechanism of conflict resolution.


• Self help group concept, micro-finance, market linkage and socio-economic development activities through Pani Panchayat linkage with Govt. schemes.


• Water distribution and flow measurement with laboratory demonstration.


• Soil testing and fertilizer application, Integrated Nutrient Management, Vermiculture, Organic Farming.


• Package of practices for important crops


• Farm Mechanisation and Post Harvest Technology


• IT in agriculture


• Case studies on Pani Panchayat.


• Exposure visit to CRRI/OUAT & Irrigation Projects .