Which of the following is a principle followed by the farmers who are participants to the APFAMGS (Andhra Pradesh Farmer Managed Groundwater Systems) Project?

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  1. Sanctions are levied on violators
  2. Rules are set by users and not by outsiders
  3. Formal dispute resolution is available
  4. Fixed rules which are not amenable to change are made

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Option 2 : Rules are set by users and not by outsiders
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The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

  • The project's objective was to equip groundwater farmer users with the necessary data, skills and knowledge to manage groundwater resources.
  • Andhra Pradesh Farmer Managed Groundwater Systems (APFAMGS) project's key premise was behavioural change leading to voluntary self-regulation. Hence option 2 is correct.
  • The project's operational framework was the Hydrological Unit (HU) or micro basins. It was being implemented in 638 villages across seven drought-prone districts of Andhra Pradesh by local partner NGO's. This project was launched in July 2003.

Additional Information:

  • Farmer Water School(FWS) approach was adopted under this project to promote group learning for improving skills and knowledge demand side water management.
  • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)  was the implementing partner in this project. 
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