Название практики | Application of tubular outlet flowmeters | Restoration of irrigation infrastructure in mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan |
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Category | Water resources | Water resources |
Tool | Means and methods of water accounting | Restoration of water management infrastructure |
Field of application | Use of water resources |
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Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change | Moderate | Moderate |
Implemented by | Institute of Water Issues, Hydropower and Ecology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan (IWIHE of the AS of the RTj) |
Mountain Societies Development Support Programme Kyrgyzstan (MSDSP KG) on the initiative of Aga Khan Foundation |
Used by |
Country: Tajikistan Province: Khatlon Region District: Jilikul |
Country: Kyrgyzstan Province: Osh Region District: Nookat District |
Local specifics |
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The northeastern part of Osh Region lies in the Tien Shan spurs (Fergana Range) with the Pamir-Altai Mountains in the south and west (Turkestan, Alai, Trans-Alai (Lenin Peak) Ridges. The climate in the region is sharp continental. The Kyzyl-Suu, Ak-Buura and Kara Darya are the largest rivers in the area used for irrigation. |
Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.04.2010 End date: 31.10.2011 |
Start date: 01.01.2013 End date: 31.12.2016 |
Problem solved through this practice | Uneven distribution of irrigation water, lack of water accounting means to ensure observance of recommended irrigation norms for cotton |
Conflicts due to disputes over water resources and pastures |
Tools used in the practice | Tubular water outlet flowmeter |
Repair works to restore irrigation networks and infrastructure |
Description of the practice and its results | Actions: - Construction of tubular water outlet flowmeter with removable nozzles (procurement of polyethylene piping to make tubular water outlets and matching nozzles); Results: Financial and economic: saving of irrigation water; low cost of irrigation system automation (total kit cost: $500/ha) with the service life of 5 years. Technical: simple design allowing a more even distribution of irrigation water stream among furrows, thus, ensuring the prescribed water supply mode. Social: improved working conditions of irrigators; lower labor needs/costs; enhanced mutual trust among farmers and water users. |
Disputes over water resources and pastures can lead to conflicts, in particular among the communities living in border zones in the Fergana Valley. Every year, this urgent issue gains even more relevance as - according to expert forecasts – by 2020 Kyrgyzstan’s population may reach 7 mln 70% of which will live in rural communities. Actions: The project to rehabilitate irrigation canals aimed to improve access to water resources and pastures for local residents. The project also promoted introduction of equal-right practices in the sphere of water resources and pastures management among local population. All project actions targeted the improvement of living conditions of local residents and decreasing tensions. Results: On June 8, 2016, Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) held the ceremonial opening of 5 repaired irrigation canals in Nookat District of Osh Region. Repair works to rehabilitate the irrigation canals were co-funded by Nookat District Water Management Administration, ajyl aimaks (Kyrg. rural local governance bodies) and local residents themselves. Financial and economic:
Environmental: The condition of over 4,000 ha (irrigated land) improved. Technical results: The total length of all repaired irrigation canals exceeded 10,900 meters. Social results:
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Lessons learnt and recommendations made | Lessons learnt: Installation and deployment of tubular water outlet flowmeter allows to improve the uniformity of irrigation stream’s distribution among furrows and conduct irrigation water accounting. Recommendations: It is necessary to widely use the small-scale irrigation automation means like the tubular water outlet flowmeters which have simple design, are convenient to operate, are low-cost and mobile and ensure supply of the prescribed amount of irrigation water. |
Lessons learnt: Repair and restoration of irrigation infrastructure facilitated the improvement of living conditions among local population, decreased tensions and disputes associated with water and pasture use in border zones of the Fergana Valley, and enhanced farmer welfare. Recommendations: The practice yielded positive outcomes and is recommended for further scaling-up to improve the welfare and ensure sustainable development of mountain communities in border zones. |
Source of practice | Domestic tools (outcomes of research by domestic R&D organizations) |
Foreign tools (transfer of foreign experience) |
Readiness for implementation |
1. Cost of implementation: High 2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: 3. O&M costs: High 4. Expert support: Not needed |
1. Cost of implementation: High 2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: 3. O&M costs: High 4. Expert support: Not needed |
Brief information on the project | Project title: Watering technology based on tubular water outlet flowmeters. Project duration: Apr 2010-Oct 2011. Project goal and objectives: development and deployment of a crop watering technology for dekhan farms of the Republic of Tajikistan allowing to significantly increase the efficiency of water use. Project beneficiaries: members of “Istikol” WUA (Water User Association). Project implementer: Institute of Water Issues, Hydropower and Ecology of the Academy of Sciences of the RTj |
Project title: Improving infrastructure and building capacity of relevant local institutes on effective management of water and pasture resources. Project duration: 2013-2016. Project goal and objectives: enhance welfare and ensure sustainable development of mountain communities, prevent conflicts, facilitate stability and security of using natural resources in border zones. Scale of implementation and project beneficiaries: populations of Nookat and Aravan Districts, town of Kyzyl-Kiya. Project implementer: Mountain Societies Development Support Programme Kyrgyzstan (MSDSP KG). |
Funding source | “Tajikistan Water Partnership” NGO | Aga Khan Foundation and the UK Embassy in Kyrgyzstan |
Information sources | Report by the Innovation Technology Department of the IWIHE of the AS of the RTj, Dushanbe, 2012, 45 p. |
Mountain Partnership Member News (www.ekois.net) |
Contacts of a person, who filled this form | SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date | 02.04.2018 | 18.05.2018 |