Women Agripreneurs Effort for Development of Minor Irrigation Structure: A Study in Single Crop Drought Area to Boost Farming Activities

Abstract

In a rain fed or single crop drought area where only Kharif crop are not assured at that place by the help of villagers as well as Women Agripreneurs the minor irrigation system developed by observing its benefit cost ratio in all respect. Because in this area the Women Agripreneurs are now thinking for alternative livelihood and it is very crucial situation for this crowded country like India. Now on the basis of the need of the farmers and considering hydro-geological features surface water based irrigation structure developed in rapid way by demarcating the relevant catchment area and command area for cultivation in Rabi & Pre-kharif season.  Command Area based Women Agripreneurs Institution developed in each structure for operation, maintenance and to assure Agriculture Support Services from Government Departments. The agriculture and horticulture produce is collectively bring directly from field to market with the help of women agripreneur to get more profit and to know the customer taste. This mixed method study may show a ray of hope in Rain fed or Single cropped drought area related to how to utilizing natural resources in a sustainable comprehensive way for socio-economic development of the country.