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Impact of Large-Scale Sodic Soils Reclamation Projects in Uttar Pradesh: Key Insights for Policy Implications

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Title Impact of Large-Scale Sodic Soils Reclamation Projects in Uttar Pradesh: Key Insights for Policy Implications
 
Creator Kumar, Suresh
Arora, Sanjay
Rajkumar
Fagodiya, Ram Kishor
Prajapat, Kailash
Kumar, Rohtash
Bhupender
Yadav, R. K.
 
Subject Impact, Policy insights, Reclamation Projects, Sodic Soils and Uttar Pradesh
 
Description Uttar Pradesh state in India is vital for national food security, requiring sustainable rehabilitation of sodic soils predominant in the state. The Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam (UPBSN) has led sodic land reclamation programme since 1993 with World Bank support. This study aims to: (a) analyse the project design; (b) assess the impact of the Uttar Pradesh Sodic Lands Reclamation Projects (UPSLRPs); and (c) summarize lessons learnt. The reclamation efforts significantly improved crop yields and agricultural productivity, while enhancing local villagers' awareness and skills in resource management. Grassroots institutions were crucial for executing activities that aimed at poverty alleviation through sodic soil reclamation. Over three project phases, activities improved soil health, provided quality inputs, and fostered collaborative resource management. The project also promoted crop diversification, gender equity, women's empowerment, and livestock productivity. Additionally, improved infrastructure and market access, led to better price realization of produce. A key insight was the importance of engaging local communities in land reclamation projects.
 
Publisher Indian Society of Soil Salinity and Water Quality, Karnal (Haryana)
 
Date 2024-11-19
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JoSSWQ/article/view/156501
10.56093/jsswq.v16i2.156501
 
Source Journal of Soil Salinity and Water Quality; Vol. 16 No. 2 (2024): Special Issue of Journal Soil Salinity & Water Quality on Restoring Salt–affected Ecologies in Changing Climate ; 143-151
0976-0806
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JoSSWQ/article/view/156501/57172
 
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