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Case study explores integrated interventions in drought-prone Man Tehsil, indicating critical governance roles.
Semi-arid regions of Maharashtra, including Man Tehsil, experience chronic water stress due to erratic rainfall, recurrent droughts and weak decentralized water governance. The Integrated Watershed Development Programme (IWDP), supported by the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan (JSA) and facilitated by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), seeks to address these challenges through integrated physical and institutional interventions. This study examines the role and convergence of JSA and NGOs in shaping watershed development outcomes in Semi-Arid Man Tehsil of Satara District, Maharashtra. Using a case study–based mixed-methods approach, the research draws on household surveys, field observations and stakeholder interviews to assess both infrastructure outcomes and governance processes. The findings indicate that JSA has significantly enhanced water availability through the rapid creation of conservation structures such as check dams, farm ponds and percolation tanks. However, the effectiveness and sustainability of these interventions are strongly influenced by NGO involvement, particularly in community mobilization, participatory planning and local institutional strengthening. The study concludes that integrated watershed development is fundamentally a governance-driven process, where the synergy between state-led initiatives and NGO-led community engagement is critical for long term sustainability. The Man Tehsil experience offers important policy insights for improving watershed programmes in drought-prone regions.
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