Andhra Pradesh Strengthens Water User Associations to Ensure Irrigation for Every Acre

Andhra Pradesh Strengthens Water User Associations to Ensure Irrigation for Every Acre

Andhra Pradesh Strengthens Water User Associations to Ensure Irrigation for Every Acre Reiterating the commitment to ensure that every reservoir is filled and irrigation water reaches every acre , the Andhra Pradesh government has underlined the critical role of Water User Associations (WUAs) in achieving efficient and sustainable water management across the state. Officials stated that Water User Associations were established with the objective of decentralising irrigation management and ensuring farmer participation in the equitable distribution and conservation of water resources. Elections to Irrigation Bodies After Formation of Coalition Government Soon after assuming office, the coalition government conducted elections to 6,047 Water User Associations , along with 267 Distributary Committees and 58 Project Committees . Through this process, nearly 60,000 elected members became direct stakeholders in irrigation planning, canal maintenance and water regulation…