Community water resource management: A suitable option for sustainable rural livelihoods LEISA India | 17.3 | September 2015
http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/india/water-lifeline-for-livelihoods/community-water-resource Community water resource management: A suitable option for sustainable rural livelihoods Written by Ganesh Dhakal , Chiranjibi Rijal Farming community in Rajha village in Nepal, through effective management of the scarce water resource and good governance mechanisms, have moved towards building sustainable communities. LEISA India | 17.3 | September 2015 A woman waters her crop. Photo: Chiranjibi Rijal In Gulmi district in the Western Development Region of Nepal, dry season is as long as eight months. About 90% of total annual rainfall is received during four months in the summer season. Rajha village lies in the hilly region of the district and has a sub-tropical climate. There are no additional sources of water except monsoon rainfall. The village suffers from alternating cycles of excess water and water scarcity. Twelve years back, p...