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Название практики Restoration of irrigation infrastructure in mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan Мелиорация земель системой скважин вертикального дренажа
Category Water resources Water resources
Tool Restoration of water management infrastructure Collector-drainage system
Field of application
  • Использование водных ресурсов
  • Использование земельных ресурсов
Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change Moderate Moderate
Implemented by Mountain Societies Development Support Programme Kyrgyzstan (MSDSP KG) on the initiative of Aga Khan Foundation
Министерство мелиорации и водного хозяйства Казахской ССР
Used by

Country: Kyrgyzstan

Province: Osh Region

District: Nookat District

Country: Kazakhstan

Province: South Kazakhstan Region

District: Maktaaral District

Local specifics

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.

  • Верхнее течение реки Сырдарья (Фергана) и среднее течение реки Сырдарья (Сырдарья)
  • Близкое залегание высокоминерализованных грунтовых вод
Practice usage period

Start date: 01.01.2013

End date: 31.12.2016

Start date: 01.01.1965

End date: 31.12.1975

Problem solved through this practice

Conflicts due to disputes over water resources and pastures

Ухудшение мелиоративной обстановки: подъем грунтовых вод, засоление земель.

Tools used in the practice

Repair works to restore irrigation networks and infrastructure

Техника и технология мелиорации земель системой скважин вертикального дренажа (СВД)

Description of the practice and its results

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:

  • residents of Nookat District, nearby villages of Aravan District and the town of Kyzyl-Kiya gained access to irrigation water;
  • farmer incomes grew thanks to addressing the issue of irrigation water shortage.

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:

  • living conditions of local residents improved;
  • tensions associated with the use of water and pastures in Fergana Valley border zones decreased.

Мероприятия:

Внедрена СВД. До внедрения СВД рассматриваемая территория дренировалась горизонтальным дренажем открытого типа, что не обеспечивало сокращение площади засоленных земель.
В результате комплексной работы СВД удалось существенно повысить интенсивность дренирования.
Однако, в настоящее время, вследствие отсутствия единой организации по эксплуатации, обслуживанию и ремонту СВД, реконструированные по проектам Всемирного банка и Азиатского банка развития системы, СВД не показывают прежних результатов.

Результаты:

Финансово-экономические:
Увеличение урожайности хлопчатника с 10-15 до 30-35 ц /га.

Технические:
Удалось решить проблему засоления в масштабе трех районов: стабильно поддерживать УГВ в пределах 2-3 м, тем самым резко уменьшить площади сильнозасоленных земель

Lessons learnt and recommendations made

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.

Уроки:

Этот пример был в свое время очень полезным и своевременным, так как стране очень требовалось повысить урожайность хлопчатника. Практика показала высокую эффективность применения СВД в борьбе с засолением земель.

Рекомендации:

1. Создание специального Управления по ремонту и эксплуатации систем СВД.
2. Повышение кадрового потенциала:

  • Постоянное обучение персонала управления и областной гидрогеологомелиоративной экспедиции;.
  • Подготовка и распространение учебных материалов.
Source of practice

Foreign tools (transfer of foreign experience)

Отечественные инструменты (результат разработок отечественных научно-исследовательских структур)

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: Moderate

4. Expert support: Needed at O&M stage

Brief information on the project

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 Aga Khan Foundation and the UK Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Министерство мелиорации и водного хозяйства СССР
Information sources

Mountain Partnership Member News (www.ekois.net)

Решеткина Н.М. и др. «Вертикальный дренаж», Москва: Колос, 1978. – 319 с.

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