IMPACT OF IRRIGATION TANK RECOVERY – AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF ON-FARM AND OFF-FARM ACTIVITIES IN PERI-URBAN TANK

Abstract

Tanks as a common property resource are the smallest water bodies in villages constructed across a
shallow valley to conserve water for irrigation, drinking, fish rearing, duck rearing, sheep or goat
rearing, tank bund tree plantation, washing and bathing for human and animals and other off-farm
activities. Subsequently purpose of tank rehabilitation was not only paid attention on enhancing
agricultural activities but also its associated livelihood options. Hence an anayltical study was
attempted to assess the improvement on livelihood status of a selected peri-urban village during post
tank rehabilitation period in several non-farm and off-farm activities. Result shows that income per
capita from non-farm and off-farm activities have been increased by and large.
Keywords: Tank recovery, Peri-urban, Non-farm, Off-farm, Livelihood