Section 4 in A.P. Farmers Organisation Rules, 1997
4. The objects of the Farmers Organisation shall be as follows:
(i)with due regard to the rights of members shall function in [a] [Inserted by Notification No. G.O. Ms. No.17, Water Resources (CADA) Department, dated 8.2.2019 (w.e.f. 27.12.2018).] democratic manner through consensus respecting the rights and duties of all members;(ii)to make their organization a viable, vibrant, and functioning entity;(iii)[ To assist the Water Resources Department in effective Water management with the objective of equitable distribution of water in the entire command with special focus on supplying water to farmers at the tail end areas; [Substituted by Notification No. G.O. Ms. No.17, Water Resources (CADA) Department, dated 8.2.2019 (w.e.f. 27.12.2018).](iv)To assist the Water Resources Department for the upkeep of the Irrigation Systems and protecting them against any damages and to assist the Government in collection of Water Tax and dues, make prudent investment of their resources;(v)To motivate all the stake holders for achieving the objectives of Participatory Irrigation Management;](vi)to work in close coordination with Government departments and its agencies;(vii)to strive for sustainable water resources management and development;(viii)to ensure in dissemination of information;(ix)to build up a reliable database;(x)in areas of high water requirement like cropped areas, effective soil and water conservation techniques should be adopted with the guidance of departmental agencies;(xi)sustainable and effective land use system should be followed;(xii)implementation of agro-forest ecosystem wherever water erosion is a serious threat;(xiii)adoption of integrated watershed management system and integrated balanced nutrient management system;(xiv)to ensure that hydraulic structures are preserved and protected, without any modification unless otherwise approved by an authority vested with such powers;(xv)to work towards maintaining and sustaining an ecological balance and prevent degradation of the environment particularly soils and quality of water;(xvi)to strive towards becoming sustainable institution through a process of capacity building, skill up gradation and recovery of costs, wherever necessary; and xvii) to optimize productivity and production consistent with the availability of water supplies.Rights of Farmers Organisation
