BALOCHISTAN COMMUNITY IRRIGATION AND AGRICULTURE PROJECT

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The Balochistan Community Irrigation and Agriculture Project initiates implementation of the Governments of Pakistan and Balochistan's new irrigation and drainage strategy for developing efficient, sustainable minor irrigation. In doing this, it undertakes interrelated actions to greatly increase community involvement in project development, financing and operation so as to increase beneficiaries' ownership and commitment to project works, and lead to the efficient and ustainable use of reousreces. These actions are in three broad areas, that is, developing and strengthening community organizations so they can assist, plan and construct minor irrigation systems and assume full responsibility for operating them; constructing appropriate irrigation infrastructure which beneficiaries would be prepared to properly operate and maintain; changing and strengthening the Balochistan Irrigation Department's capabilities so it can assist communities to eventually take a leading role in developing their minor irrigation resources.