Objectives

The main objectives of On-Farm Water Management program are as under:

• Organization and establishment of water users associations, which can participate with the Government on cost sharing basis
• Enhance agricultural production through optimal use of irrigation water and improved water management and agronomic practices
• To improve the overall application efficiency of irrigation system below the mogha by providing training to the members of the water users association and OFWM staff
• Reducing Federal and Provincial government financial obligations for OFWM program by implementing the program of cost recoveries of a portion of construction materials
• Facilitating coordination and cooperation between OFWM and Agricultural Extension services in the provincial Agricultural Department for the benefit of the farming community
• Increase Agricultural production and farmers income through increased scope and productivity of KP irrigation and drainage systems.
• Redefine Governments role in establishing self-sustaining efficient irrigation and drainage system through enhanced farmer’s participation at the secondary level of irrigators’ water distribution system i.e. distributaries/minors
• Organization of Water Users Association and their Federations (FOs)
• Assisting farmers in carrying out various OFWM activities
• Training of farmers in Agriculture and operation and maintenance of their irrigation systems
• Farm Planning and Design
• Training of professionals and sub professionals