Nepal Irrigation Management Information System (NIMIS)

NIMIS aims to establish a functional and continuous national irrigation database management system.

With the majority of land being forests and limited agricultural suitable areas, effective irrigation management is essential. Interconnected social, technical, agricultural, economic, and institutional data are continuously generated, necessitating proper documentation and digitalization.

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Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems

Nepal is renowned for its tradition of Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems (FMIS), which involve collective engagement of farmers in irrigated agricultural development.

This system provides benefits of centralized planning and technical expertise but may face challenges in addressing individual farmer needs, leading to transparency issues and limited farmer participation. Each region may implement agency-managed systems differently, considering their unique institutional, political, and cultural contexts. Despite its drawbacks, AMIS plays a crucial role in efficient water allocation and infrastructure development, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.
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Agency Managed Irrigation Systems

An "Agency Managed Irrigation System" (AMIS) is a centralized irrigation approach where water resources are supervised and directed by a designated agency or organization,..

This system provides benefits of centralized planning and technical expertise but may face challenges in addressing individual farmer needs, leading to transparency issues and limited farmer participation. Each region may implement agency-managed systems differently, considering their unique institutional, political, and cultural contexts. Despite its drawbacks, AMIS plays a crucial role in efficient water allocation and infrastructure development, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.
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Ground Water Irrigation Systems

Nepal is renowned for its tradition of Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems (FMIS), which involve collective engagement of farmers in irrigated agricultural development.

This system provides benefits of centralized planning and technical expertise but may face challenges in addressing individual farmer needs, leading to transparency issues and limited farmer participation. Each region may implement agency-managed systems differently, considering their unique institutional, political, and cultural contexts. Despite its drawbacks, AMIS plays a crucial role in efficient water allocation and infrastructure development, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.
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Lift & Non-conventional Projects

Nepal is renowned for its tradition of Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems (FMIS), which involve collective engagement of farmers in irrigated agricultural development.

This system provides benefits of centralized planning and technical expertise but may face challenges in addressing individual farmer needs, leading to transparency issues and limited farmer participation. Each region may implement agency-managed systems differently, considering their unique institutional, political, and cultural contexts. Despite its drawbacks, AMIS plays a crucial role in efficient water allocation and infrastructure development, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.