Power Grid-ICRISAT integrated watershed management in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh
Resource ID
18713
Access
Open
Contributed by
B.Muralidhar
Topics
Diversification, Poverty Dynamics, Natural resource management
Crops
Dryland cereals, Sorghum, Grain legumes, Groundnut, Pigeonpea
Systems
Farming Systems, Crops and Livestock Systems, Livelihood Systems
Locations
Asia, India, Andhra Pradesh
CSR Activity
Yes
Global Date
28 May 20
Title
Power Grid-ICRISAT integrated watershed management in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh
Keywords
Power Grid, Integrated watershed management, Kurnool, Improve rural livelihoods, Soils, Landscape, Rainfall, Crops, Socio-economic conditions, Groundnut, Pigeonpea, Sorghum
Length
11:50
Author/Key contact
Dr Girish Chander
Language
English
Type
Science
Embed
https://youtu.be/5z9we-Fg78Y
Grouping
Impact Successes, Scientific Breakthroughs, Issues Discussed
New ICRISAT Research Programs
Asia Program, ICRISAT Development Centre
Video Lead Center
ICRISAT
Description
PowerGrid-ICRISAT watershed in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh is located in Bethamcherla mandal and comprises of 10 villages/hamlets under 4 revenue villages, namely – Pendekal, Marrikunta, Venkatagiri and Repalli (Pendekal revenue village), Muddavaram, Musalayacherue, Veraiahpalli (Muddavaram revenue village), Mandalavaripalli (Emboy revenue village), Bugganipalli, G Tanda (Bugganipalli revenue village). This watershed is home to around 20,000 people (4100 households) with most households (71%) being small farmers, 20% medium farmers and only 9% as large farmers. Average annual rainfall in the watershed area is about 675 mm. Out of a total geographical area of about 6500 ha, around 3000 ha is under cultivation. Major crops grown in the watershed villages are maize, groundnut, pigeonpea and sorghum with low crop productivity.
Date (Date published/released/created if known)
28 May 20
Video Credit / Copyright
ICRISAT
Video Partners
Power Grid Corporation, India
Video Location
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Video Scientists
Dr Girish Chander
Video Resource Contact Email
G.Chander@cgiar.org
SDG
13-Climate_Action, 15-Life_On_Land, 17-Partnerships_For_The_Goals
Video ID
https://youtu.be/5z9we-Fg78Y
