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		Design and Operation of Smallholder Irrigation in South Asia (WB, 1995, 134 p.)
			(introduction...)
			Foreword
			Abstract
			Chapter 1 - Introduction
			Chapter 2 - Profile of the smallholder
			Chapter 3 - Land shaping and water distribution at the field level
			Chapter 4 - Water supply and demand
			Chapter 5 - Cropping patterns in irrigation design
			Chapter 6 - Irrigability
			Chapter 7 - Canal systems for smallholder irrigation
			Chapter 8 - Hydraulics of canal regulation and types of control structures
			Chapter 9 - Operation and maintenance
			Chapter 10 - Durability of canal linings
			Chapter 11 - Construction and maintenance problems of drainage works
			Chapter 12 - Cultivator organizations
			Chapter 13 - Village schemes and small tank projects
			Chapter 14 - Groundwater development
			Chapter 15 - Conjunctive use of surface and groundwater
			Chapter 16 - Pumped lift irrigation distribution
			Chapter 17 - Technical and operational improvements in rehabilitation of irrigation projects
			Chapter 18 - Ecological and riparian factors in irrigation development
			References
			Distributors of world bank publications

Abstract

A large amount of research has been carried out and a considerable body of literature has been generated on the socio-economic features of smallholder irrigation, in particular, as well as the technical aspects of irrigation, in general. However, the problems of applying such technology to smallholder irrigation are less well covered.

This paper presents the primary sociological, economic and technical factors influencing the design and operation of smallholder irrigation in South Asia. The main emphasis is placed on problems. The aim is to define the problems, without necessarily acknowledging any obligation to present solutions. Rather, the available options are described and possible direction of further development are suggested. Practical experience and illustrations, primarily from India, are presented.