A report on Micro-irrigation Developments in Nepal

Nepal: Economic and Social Inclusion of the Disadvantaged Poor through Livelihood Enhancement with Micro-Irrigation
(Financed by the Poverty Reduction Fund)
Prepared by Deepak L. Adhikari
Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report
“A report on Micro-irrigation Developments in Nepal”
Asian Development Bank, November 2007
Full report

In the context of Nepal, micro-irrigation, non-conventional irrigation (NIT), minor irrigation or small irrigation are almost synonyms. The report describes the historical development of micro-irrigation in Nepal, the present status, and current issues and challenges.

In an annex descriptions of the following technologies are presented:

• simple drip irrigation (SDI)
• sprinkler / micro-sprinkler irrigation
• low cost water storage tanks: the Sulav tank models
• hybrid / multiple use water systems (MUS)

Two case studies are also included:

• Senapuk Multiple Use Water System, Syangja
• Chapagaun, Bohara Tar, Dhara Dole, Water Tank Study

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