Farmers in Collective Business Through Watershed Development in Rain Fed Agriculture

Abstract

India has 16% of the world’s population and only 4% of the world’s water resources, which are depleting rapidly. The demand for water is expected to grow from 40 billion cubic meters (bcm) currently to around 220 bcm in 2025. Heavy rainfall leads to flooding and erosion. Storing an adequate water supply and creation of livelihood for the India people will be problematic. The majority of India people are not aware of this issue, so it is vital to spread awareness. By studying successful campaigns in India and other countries, we may find ways to convince companies and media in India to focus more on water conservation and publicity. We need to focus not just on awareness, but also on practical solutions. As India is one of the top rice producers in the world, we also need to focus on saving water in agriculture. we hope to make India rich in water and to set a good example for the world. Water is one of the most important inputs essential for crops. Both its shortage and excess affect the growth and development of the plants, yields and quality of produce. I have studied on water conservation activities and benefits getting by the farmers with help of some organizations at Kadapa district and given in detail report on how the farmers are unitizing the rain water and producing quality agriculture products and how it is helping for community livelihood, I have understood that there are numerous methods to improve the quality of production and to improve soil moisture. These are mulching, cropping, planting of trees, construction of check dams , farm ponds, contour farming, transfer of water from surplus areas to deficit areas by inter-linking water systems through canals, use of efficient watering systems such as drip irrigation and sprinklers will reduce the water consumption by plants. The most important step in the direction of finding solutions to issues of water and environmental conservation is to change people's attitudes and habits, the project details has given in this paper.