Climate-drought resilience in extreme environments
V. Ratna Reddy (Author), Vai Vi Mallāreḍḍi (Author), M. Srinivasa Reddy (Author)
This book assesses the effectiveness of changes in watershed interventions in one of the most fragile resource regions of the India. Specifically the chapters examine various watershed centred interventions and their implementation process. An evaluation of the livelihood impacts, including crop production on the communities, is discussed and an assessment of the drought and climate resilience of households in the context of watershed and related interventions, including institutions and capacity of the communities is investigated. Lessons are drawn to further identify measures to strengthen and improvise interventions for enhanced climate-drought resilience in harsh environments
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Intro
Foreword
Preface
Contents
List of Boxes
List of Figures
List of Tables
Acronyms
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Ecological Conditions of the Region
1.3 Watershed Development Programmes (WSDPs)
1.3.1 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
1.3.2 NABARD Watersheds
1.3.3 AF-EC: Implementing Agency
1.4 Objectives and Approach
1.4.1 Evaluation Framework
1.4.2 Approach and Methodology
1.4.3 About the Book
Chapter 2: Socio-ecological Profile of the Sample Watersheds
2.1 Background 2.2 Profile of the Selected Watersheds
2.3 Hydrogeology of Watershed Sites
Appendix
Chapter 3: Implementation Process: Quality, Equity, and Sustenance
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
Muttala
3.2.1 Activities
3.3 NABARD Watershed Development Programme
Battuvanipalli
3.4 Capacity Building: The Key to Better Implementation and Livelihoods
3.5 Sustaining the Watershed Interventions and Beyond: Role of Institutions
3.6 Improving Drought Resilience: Cropping Systems and Technologies
3.6.1 Crop Systems and Practices 3.6.2 Technologies and Techniques
3.6.3 Anantha Planter
3.6.4 Aqua Seed Drill
3.6.5 Planter + Tanker
3.6.6 Watering Furrows
3.6.7 Protective Irrigation
3.7 Other Interventions
Appendix
Chapter 4: Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience: Watershed Development and Beyond
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Context
4.3 Livelihoods
4.3.1 Natural Capital
4.3.2 Land Use Changes
4.3.3 Physical Capital
4.3.4 Financial Capital
4.3.5 Human Capital
4.3.6 Social Capital
4.3.7 Mutually Aided Cooperative Society (MACS): A Success Story in Battuvanipalli
4.3.8 Migration 4.3.9 Overall Changes and Significance
4.4 Drought/Climate Resilience of Watershed Communities
Appendix
Chapter 5: Mitigating Climate/Drought Risks: Role of Groundwater Collectivization in Arid/Semi-Arid Conditions
5.1 Background
5.2 Groundwater Collectivization: AF-EC Interventions (Arid Conditions)
5.2.1 Institutional Evolution and Setup
5.2.2 Expected and Perceived Impacts
5.3 Performance of Groundwater Collectives in Semi-Arid Conditions
5.3.1 Institutional Modalities
5.3.2 Social Regulation in Groundwater Management (SRGWM) 5.3.3 Andhra Pradesh Drought Adaptation Initiative (APDAI)
5.3.3.1 Achievements of the Initiatives: A Comparative Assessment
5.3.3.2 Lessons for Upscaling
Chapter 6: Making of Climate Smart Communities: Experiences and Lessons
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Integrated Resource Management
6.2.1 Water and Land
6.2.2 Sustainable Crop Systems and Practices
6.3 Institutions and Livelihood Sustainability
6.4 Lessons and Way Forward
References