Department of Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
About Department
The department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering is conducting teaching of B. Tech., M. Tech., Ph.D. programmes. Also taking active participation in carrying out need based research and extension activities in the University. At present only 4 faculty members are working in the department to carry on all the activities related to teaching, research and extension as well as conducting/guiding student research for M. Tech. and Ph. D. programme. The faculty in the department is involved in different extension activities of the University and also involved in carrying out other University level assignments. The department main thrust to develop the farmers oriented technology for rainwater harvesting and conservation of soil and water resources in changing climatic climate a future challenge to upcoming community.
Historical perspective of the department: The Department of Soil and Water Management was established at the time of inception of the faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology in 1984. Which was latter bifurcated into two separate department ciz, Department of Soil and water Conservation Engineering and Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering during 1992. The department has bright opportunity to developed farmer oriented technology for mitigating climatic change parameters for sustainable agricultural productivity.
Academic Programmes
- M Tech (Agricultural Engineering) in Soil and water Conservation Engineering with intake capacity 5
- Ph D (Agril Engg) in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering with intake capacity 2
- M Tech Courses
- Course Courses (Total Credits) : 21
- Minor Courses (Total credits) : 6
- Supporting Courses (Total Credits) : 6
- Research (Total credits) : 20
- Seminar (Total credits) : 1
- Total M Tech Credits : 57
Sr. No
Course No.
Title of the courses Credits
Credits
A)
Major
(Core Courses) (min. 20 credits)
1
SWCE 501
Watershed Hydrology
3 (2+1)
2
SWCE 502
Design of Soil and Water Conservation Structures
3 (2+1)
3
SWCE 503
Open Channel Flow for Runoff Water
3 (3+0)
4
SWCE 504
Watershed Management and Modelling
3 (2+1)
5
SWCE 505
Project Planning for Land and Water Resources
3 (3+0)
6
SWCE 506
GIS and Remote Sensing for Natural Resources Management
3 (2+1)
7
SWCE 507
Land Development and Earth Moving Machinery
2 (2+0)
8
SWCE 508
Advances in Runoff Water Harvesting
2 (1+1)
9
SWCE 509
Fluvial Hydraulics
3 (2+1)
10
SWCE 510
Statistical Hydrology
3 (3+0)
11
SWCE 511
Dams and Reservoir Operations
3 (2+1)
12
SWCE 592
Special Problem
1 (0+1)
13
SWCE 595
Industry/ Institute Training (3 week)
NC
B)
Minor
(Optional Courses) (min. 9 credits)
1
MATH 501
Higher Engineering Mathematics
3 (2+1)
2
MATH 502
Methods of Numerical Analysis
2 (1+1)
3
MATH 503
Advanced Calculus for Engineers
2 (2+0)
4
STAT 511
Statistical Methods for Applied Science
3 (2+1)
5
STAT 512
Experimental Design
3 (2+1)
6
IDE 504
Ground Water Engineering
3 (2+1)
7
IDE 505
Crop Environmental Engineering
2 (2+0)
8
IDE 507
Flow through Porous Media
2 (2+0)
9
IDE 511
Introductory Hydro Informatics
3 (2+1)
C)
Supporting
(min. 5 credits)
1
BSCT 501
Computer Graphics
3 (2+1)
2
BSCT 502
Computer Languages for Engineering Applications
3 (1+2)
3
MATH 504
Neural Network and its Applications
3 (2+1)
4
AE 502
Similitude in Engineering
3 (2+1)
5
AE 503
Applied Instrumentation
3 (2+1)
6
FMPE 521
Computer Aided System Design
2 (0+2)
D)
Seminar
(01 credit)
1
SWCE 591
Seminar
1(0+1)
E)
Non Credit compulsory courses
1
PGS 501
Library and Information Services
1 (0+1)
2
PGS 502
Technical Writing and Communications Skills
1 (0+1)
3
PGS 503 (e-Course)
Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture
1 (1+0)
4
PGS 504
Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques
1 (0+1)
5
PGS 505 (e-Course)
Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes
1 (1+0)
6
PGS 506 (e-Course)
Disaster Management
1 (1+0)
F)
M Tech Research (minimum credits 20)
20 (0+20)
4) Ph D Courses
- Course Courses (Total Credits) : 15
- Minor Courses (Total credits) : 08
- Supporting Courses (Total Credits) : 05
- Research (Total credits) : 45
- Seminar (Total credits) :02
- Total Ph D Credits : 75
Sr. No
Course No.
Title of the courses Credits
Credits
A)
Major
(Core Courses) (15 credits)
1
SWCE 601
Advanced Hydrology
3+0=3
2
SWCE 602
Modeling Soil Erosion Processes
2+1=3
3
SWCE 603
Soil and Water Systems’ Simulation and Modeling
2+1=3
4
SWCE 604
Hydrological Analysis of Watershed
2+1=3
5
SWCE 605
Hydrological Models
2+1=3
6
SWCE 606
Advanced Hydro informatics
2+1=3
7
SWCE 607
Risk Management in Soil and Water Conservation
2+1=3
8
SWCE 693
Special Problem
0+1=1
9
SWCE 694
Case Studies
0+1=1
B)
Minor
(Optional Courses) (8 credits)
1
AE 601
Environmental Impact Assessment
1+2=3
2
AE 602
Climate Change Impact Adaptation and Mitigation
2+1=3
3
AE 603
Research Techniques
2+1=3
4
AE 604
Bench Marking and Performance Analysis
3+0=3
5
IDE 605
Pipe Network Analysis
2+1=3
6
IDE 606
2+1=3
C)
Supporting
(5 credits)
1
CSE 601
Object Oriented Programming
2+1=3
2
MATH 601
Mathematical Modelling and Mat lab Applications
1+2=3
3
STAT 601
Operations Research
2+1=3
4
STAT 602
Probabilistic Approach in Design
2+0=2
5
STAT 603
Geospatial Analysis
1+1=2
D)
Seminar
(2 credits)
1
SWCE 691
Doctoral Seminar I
0+1=1
2
SWCE 692
Doctoral Seminar II
0+1=1
E)
Non Credit compulsory courses
1
PGS 501
Library and Information Services
1 (0+1)
2
PGS 502
Technical Writing and Communications Skills
1 (0+1)
3
PGS 503 (e-Course)
Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture
1 (1+0)
4
PGS 504
Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques
1 (0+1)
5
PGS 505 (e-Course)
Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes
1 (1+0)
6
PGS 506 (e-Course)
Disaster Management
1 (1+0)
F)
Ph D Research Project (Mini Credits) : 45
45
Infrastructure Facilities
- Developed different onfarm soil conservation measures, Water harvesting structures, Gully control structures designed and constructed at University farm.
- Well-equipped labs for teaching to the UG and PG students of the department.
- Different soil and water conservation measures, structural models developed and installed at Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Dr. P. D. K, V, Akola.
List of Laboratories: 1) Surveying and Levelling laboratory
2) Soil Mechanics and Hydrology lab
Mandate
In changing climate scenario, there is a need to change our research priorities especially under rainfed agriculture for judicious use of available rainfall and amelioration of stresses due to biotic and abiotic factors. Conservation agriculture has potential for managing the declining soil productivity besides, managing the climate change. Studies have found that the threat to water security is very high over central India, along the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, and in India’s northeastern states.
- To undertake, formulate and implementation of site-specific schemes to conserve and manage soil and water resources in the region.
- To take up appropriate water conservation measures in and outside forest area, impounding of water wherever sites permit to increase ground water recharge and prevent floods.
- To coordinate with the institutions and departments working on water conservation in the state.
- To provide technical guidance for preparation of schemes on scientific basis for other line departments and implement catchment area treatment projects wherever required.
- Conduct hydrological evaluation of watersheds under different land use and management practices with the objective of establishing rainfall-runoff relationships.
- To create awareness about soil and water conservation by adopting suitable communication strategy and extension measures.
- Teaching to U G (B Tech Agri Engg), M Tech (Agril Engg) and Ph D (Agril Engg), Research and Extension
Research Activities
Thrust area:
The future thrust areas on which the department is focusing are:
- Use of remote sensing and GIS technology for conservation, monitoring and improvement of natural resources.
- Optimization of on farm water harvesting strategies and development of ground water resources.
- Studies on the hydrological behavior of the watersheds for developing and monitoring natural resources.
- Drought characterization and monitoring for effective assessment of ground level facts, so as to warn the farmers or suggest suitable remedial measures.
- Development of contingent cropping strategy for major rainfed crops of the region with special emphasis on soil and water conservation to cope up with delay in monsoon and midseason droughts i.e., climate change situation.
- Location specific soil and water conservation strategies for minimizing adverse impact of rainfall variation.
- Water security to various sectors of the community in addition to imbibing water literacy among the citizens of our nation via implementation of various rainwater and sustainable water management systems.
- Location specific bio-engineering measures for different degraded lands.
- Effective rain water management in catchment areas though interbasin water utilization.
- Water conservation literacy and Awareness.
The future thrust areas on which the department is focusing are:
Topic of Educational research
a) M Tech (Agril Engg)
Sr. No
Name of student
Title of Thesis
Name of the Guide
Year of passing
1
P.L. Narnaware
Planning of an agricultural micro watershed with special reference to soil and water conservation-A case study.
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
1987
2
B.W. Bhuibhar
Rainfall erosion index for Vidarbha region.
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
1987
3
N.R. Kolhe
Dry spell probability analysis and its application to crop developmental stages.
Prof. V.B. Dalvi
1988
4
S.M. Taley
Evaluation of erosion potential from rainfall data for Vidarbha
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
1988
5
D.G. Dhatrak
Development of station monographs in Vidarbha region.
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
1989
6
G.R. Atal
Planning of an agricultural micro watershed at Akola-A case study.
Prof. S. B. Jajoo
1989
7
S.B. Surose
Economical design of graded bund.
Prof. R. L. Gawande
1990
8
A.J. Agrawal
Studies on different system for rain water management.
Prof. V.B. Dalvi
1991
9
B.T. Taksale
Drought analysis for Marathwada region.
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
1992
10
P.R. Shende
Evaluation of soil and water conservation structures in selected watersheds of district Akola.
Dr. M. N. Pawade
1992
11
D.N. Jallawar
Evaluation of cement nala plug.
Prof. G. U. Satpute
1993
12
R.B. Ugale
Studies on different soil and water conservation treatments.
Prof. G. U. Satpute
1995
13
S.V. Uplanchiwar
Effect of watershed management on ground water potential.
Prof. R. L. Gawande
1995
14
A.M. Dani
Water harvesting in assured rainfall zone of Vidarbha region.
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
1995
15
N.N. Kolte
Studies on hydrologic soil characteristics of watershed.
Prof. G. U. Satpute
1996
16
A.R. Mhaske
Development of growth models for prediction of precipitation and crop planning.
Prof. V.B. Dalvi
1996
17
R.S. Jadhav
Studies on curve number for runoff estimation.
Prof. G. U. Satpute
1998
18
K.D. Gharde
Modeling of one-dimensional water flow in unsaturated zone of the watershed.
Prof. M. B. Nagdeve
1999
19
Ku. J.P. Patil
Probability models for prediction of annual maximum one day rainfall for Vidarbha region.
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
1999
20
P.W. Jadhav
Assessment of groundwater recharge in a watershed-A modeling approach.
Prof. G. U. Satpute
1999
21
P.G. Kolhe
Determination of curve numbers for some conservation practices.
Prof. G. U. Satpute
2001
22
S.G. Solanki
Estimation of cropping management factor (C) and supporting conservation practice factor (P) at Akola.
Prof. S. B. Jajoo
2001
23
Ku. S.R. Mundle
Study on runoff factor and cropping management factor of soil loss equation at Akola.
Prof. S. B. Jajoo
2002
24
K.T. Nikumbh
Development of soil erosion map of Vidarbha region.
Prof. V. B. Dalvi
2002
25
S.N. Manwar
Remote sensing and geographic information system for watershed development.
Prof. S.B. Jajoo
2004
26
S.P. Patil
Study on different sealing materials for reducing seepage in farm ponds.
Dr. V.B. Dalvi
2004
27
Ku. N.D. Bhagat
Evaporation control using floating materials in small farm ponds.
Dr. V. B. Dalvi
2006
28
S.E. Khetmalas
Comparative study of drought indices at Akola.
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2006
29
P.A. Kamble
Hydrological water balance modeling for assessing productivity.
Dr. M. B. Nagdeve
2006
30
A.R. Surse
Drought characterization in western Vidarbha.
Dr. G.U. Satpute
2007
31
Ku.K.V. Mahadadalkar
Optimal resources utilization for sustainable agriculture in Belura watershed.
Prof. S.B. Jajoo
2007
32
Ku. N.B. Dabare
Comparative study of meteorological drought indices in eastern Vidarbha.
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2007
33
J.A. Khade
Rainfall analysis for crop planning in Akola district.
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2008
34
Ku. P. G. Kamble
Optimal resources allocation crop plan for Buldhana district of Vidarbha Region.
Prof. S. B. Jajoo
2009
35
Ku. P. R.Bhamre
Development of Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationship and Station Nomograph for Amravati Division
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2010
36
Y. R. Mahalle
Assessment of storage losses from dug out type farm pond in saline tract
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2011
37
Ku. A. S. Kadam
Event based rainfall runoff simulation using HEC-HMS model
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2011
38
A. S. Nagare
Impact of dug out type farm ponds at Ghusar village in Purna valley
Prof. R. C. Bhuyar
2011
39
P. T. Shinde
Development of rainfall intensity-duration-frequency constants, curves and nomographs for selective stations of Vidarbha region
Prof. S.B. Jajoo
2011
40
Ku. A. P. Tiwane
Resource Conservation in Cotton Under Rainfed Condition
Dr. M. B. Nagdeve
2011
41
P. S. Powar
Effect of embankment height on evaporation loss from dug out type farm pond
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2012
42
Ku. D. D. Kothawale
Development of rainfall intensity-duration-frequency constants and nomographs for selected stations of Nagpur division.
Prof. S.B. Jajoo
2012
43
Ku. S. S. Patil
Evaluation of in-situ soil and water conservation measures for cotton (Gossypium arborium) crop
Dr. S. M. Taley
2012
44
N. S. Tariku
Modeling one dimensional water flow in Vadose Zone using ‘HYDRUS’
Dr. M. B. Nagdeve
2012
45
Ku. K. Y. Dhoke
Studies on resource conservation in sorghum using energy estimates under rainfed condition
Prof. R. S. Patode
2013
46
Ku. V. P. Barwal
Rainfall analysis for crop planning in Chandrapur district
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2013
47
A. U. Survase
Study of dug out type farm ponds in Ghusar village of Akola taluka
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2013
48
M. P. Sathe
Impact of land configurations on runoff, soil loss and productivity of cotton under rainfed conditions
Dr. S. M. Taley
2013
49
Ku. D. B. Bhamare
Effect of conservation practices on soil moisture, production and water use efficiency in hybrid sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
Dr. S. M. Taley
2013
50
R. T. Chavhan
Effect of treated sewage water by phytorid wet land technology on soil and leafy vegetables
Dr. S. M. Taley
2013
51
Ku. A. D. Pundlik
Runoff Prediction with Artificial Neural Network
Dr. S. M. Taley
2014
52
Ku. S. S. More
Effect of Moisture Conservation Measures on Runoff, Soil Loss and Curve Numbers
Dr. S. M. Taley
2014
53
Ku. Chippy Jasmine Francis
Effect of surface and subsurface tillage on in- situ soil and water conservation in hybrid sorghum(Sorghum bicolar)
Dr. S. M. Taley
2014
54
M. G. Kale
Application of HEC- GEOHMS for watershed management
Dr. S. M. Taley
2014
55
Ku. C. V. Thakare
Comparative study of meteorological drought indices in Amravati district
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2014
56
V. P. Pandagale
Study on indirect estimation of available water capacity of soils on watershed basis
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2014
57
S. B. Deore
Study on utility of harvested rainwater in farm ponds of saline area
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2015
58
Ku. P. D. Naitam
Impact Assessment of Seasonal Rainfall on Agriculture Vegetation and Water Bodies in Akola and Washim District using RS and GIS Technology
Dr. G. U. Satpute
2015
59
Ku. Karishma Chitte
Impact of Tillage Practices on Soil Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency in Cotton Under Rainfed Condition
Dr. S. M. Taley
2015
60
Ms. A. S. Yeole
Efficient moisture conservation practices for maximizing sorghum productivity, water and energy use efficiency in rainfed agriculture
Dr. S. M. Taley
2015
61
Ms. R. M. Wankhade
Hydrological response of continuous contour trenches under dryland condition
Prof. R. S. Patode
2015
62
Shri D B Patil
Impact Assessment of Watershed management Through Remote Sensing and Geographical Information system
Dr. S M Taley
2016
63
Miss Sonali Swagatika
Water analysing of small watershed
Dr. S M Taley
2016
64
Shri Shivkuma Anna
Study of dryspell in Akola district using geomatics
Dr. G U Satpute
2016
65
Shri S S Mankar
Study of seasonal Rainfall variation on rainfed agriculture in Yawatmal district using Geoinformatics
Dr. G U Satpute
2016
66
Shri R M Beldar
Rainfall analysis of Akola, Yawatmal and Sindhewai station in Vidharbha using Statistical Parameter and non parametric test
Dr. S M Taley
2017
67
R S Rajput
Assementy of climatic water balance and length og growing period
Dr. S M Taley
2017
68
Shri D Mahender Reddey
Hydrological investigation of Watershed for water Resources management
Dr. R S Patode
2017
69
Miss P S Kute
Study of seasonal rainfall Impact on Rainfed Agriculture and major water Bodies in Buldhana District using RS and GIS
Dr. G U Satpute
2017
70
Shri Anil Ganesh Chavan
Study of dry spells ion Washim District using Geoinformatics
Dr. G U Satpute
2017
b) Ph D Agril Engg ) Thesis
Sr. No
Name of student
Title of Thesis
Name of the Guide
Year of passing
1
Shri. G L Chunale
Optimization of rain water harvesting storage structures based on hydrological modelling
Dr. G U Satpute
2012
2
Shri A R Mhaske
Converting Sewage into Water Resources by using Phytorid wetland Engineering technology for Agriculture.
Dr. S M Taley
2014
3
Shri. V N Barai
Studies on Spalsh erosion under Simulated rainfall
Dr. G U Satpute
2015
4
Miss M S Supe
Optimization of Water foot prints (Green and Blue) for River Basin
Dr. S M Taley
2015
5
Shri S N Bansode
Study on Model to Describe Soil and Water Retention function in Shirula Nemane Watershed
Dr. G U Satpute
2016
6
Shri S K Upadhye
Optimization of water conservation strategies using SWAT
Dr. S M Taley
2018
Adhoc research schemes /projects undertaken
Sr. No.
Title of Research Project
Sponsored by
Amount
Rs in lakhs
Name of P.I and
Co. P.I
Period Years
From – To
1
Utilization of improved kharif water management technology under Maharashtra Irrigation technology and management project (MIT&M.USAID)
USAID
1.92
Dr. M.N.Pawade
Dr. S.B. Wadatkar
1985-1988
2
Agricultural water management studies under Maharashtra Irrigation technology and management project (MIT&M.USAID)
USAID
3.60
Dr. M.N.Pawade
Dr. S.B. Wadatkar
1985-1988
3
USAID Assisted water management project at Borjawala Dist. Buldana
USAID
1.50
Dr. M.N.Pawade
Dr. V.B. Dalvi
Dr. T.H. Rathod
1990-1991
4
Study of drip irrigation system on some fruit crops and vegetables
ICAR, New Delhi
3.58
Dr. V.B. Dalvi
1991-1995
5
Scaling up of water productivity in agriculture for livelihood through teaching cum demonstration, Training of Trainers and Farmers
ICAR, New Delhi
124
Er.S.B Jajoo
Dr. S.B. Wadatkar
2007-2012
Research Achievements
The research work in this deptt. is concentrated on theme areas like rain water management systems, in situ rain water conservation, analysis of climatologically data, runoff and soil loss estimations, controlling losses in farm pond, soil moisture modeling drought characterization etc.
The salient contributions of the department are as below
- From the analysis of climatologically data of the region; the information is generated on,
- a) Onset of effective monsoon and critical dry spell in all districts of Vidarbha
b) Dry spell nomograms for all important crops of this regions
c) Intensity frequency stations nomograms for all districts of Vidarbha.
d) Developed iso-erodent map of Vidarbha to estimate EI at any location.
e) Developed soil erosion map of Vidarbha to priorities programme.
- Rainfall Runoff relationship in the form of SCS curve numbers are established.
- Soil erodibility values K for shallow and medium deep soils are determined.
- Drought characterization in Amravati & Nagpur division.
- Rain water harvesting systems for in situ moisture conservation in rainfed farming.
- Cropping factor of various crops in Vidharba region.
- Roof top rain water harvesting systems.
- The rainfall-intensity duration frequency relationship developed for Akola.
- Published a book on drip irrigation with financial support by Govt. of Maharashtra.
- Published a book on drought in Vidarbha by Dr P.D.K.V , Akola.
- Published a booklet on intensity duration frequency equations for different regions in Maharashtra state
- Published Sixty research article by different staff members of this discipline.
- Number of students of M.Tech. in Soil Water Conservation Engg. Discipline completed- 50
- Number of students of Ph. D. in Soil Water Conservation Engg. Discipline completed- 01
Extension Activities and Achievements
- Training programmes organised for farmers / women’s / rural youth etc with best 4 HD quality photographs : provide list of last five years
- Manual /Bulletins published : Provide list of publication of last five years
- Text Books and Mannual : provide list of publication of last five years in English
Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)
1. For runoff estimation from the land use of field crop with practices of along the slope cultivation and contour cultivation along vegetative keylines in the watershed having hydrologic soil group ‘B’ (with initial abstraction, a as 0.3 S), the following curve numbers are recommended:
Sr. No.
Practices
Storm group*
Antecedent Moisture Conditions
I
II
III
1
Along the slope cultivation
Small
medium
Large
84
81
66
89
82
81
91
88
86
2
Contour cultivation along leucaena key lines
Small
Medium
Large
81
80
63
86
81
74
87
86
81
* Small storms (2.5 to 30 mm), Medium storms (30 to 60 mm) and Large storms
(above 60 mm).
2. Aridity index is recommended for identification of agricultural droughts.
3. Agricultural drought characterization study in 32 talukas of six drought affected districts of Vidarbha indicate the occurrence of high intensity agricultural drought once in four years in the talukas mentioned below. It is suggested that the development agency should plan and execute for water harvesting during normal and drought years to mitigate the impact of agricultural drought.
District
Talukas
Buldhana
Khamgaon, Shegaon, Malkapur, Buldhana, Jalgaon- Jamod.
Akola
Akot, Telhara, Akola
Washim
Mangrulpir, Washim
Amravati
Anjangaon, Daryapur, Achalpur, Amravati, Morshi, Warud, Chandur-Bazar, Chandur-Railway
Yeotmal
Digras, Yeotmal, Wani, Umarkhed
Wardha
Wardha, Arvi, Hinganghat
4. The rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (I-D-F) relationship and nomograph developed for Akola station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.

Where,
I = Rainfall intensity, cm\h
T= Return period, years
t = Time of concentration, hour

- The rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (I-D-F) relationship developed for Amravati station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.

- The rainfall intensity – duration – frequency (I-D-F) relationship developed for Wardha, Yeotmal, Bhandara and Buldhana station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.
For Bhandara,
; For Buldhana, 
- The developed maps for onset of effective monsoon, withdrawal of monsoon and occurrence of critical dry spell dates at taluka level in Amravati division is recommended for crop planning in the division.
- The embankment height of 2 to 2.5 m from land surface is recommended for dug out type farm ponds for reducing evaporation losses from it.
- The rainfall intensity – duration – frequency (I-D-F) relationship developed for Nagpur, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Gondia station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.
For Nagpur,
; For Chandrapur, 
For Gadchiroli,
; For Gondia, 
Publications


Contact Information
Dr. S.M. Taley
Head,
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engg,
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Krishi Nagar, Akola – 444 104 (M.S.)
Phone & Fax No. (0724) 2259404
E-mail: hdswce@pdkv.ac.in
About Department
The department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering is conducting teaching of B. Tech., M. Tech., Ph.D. programmes. Also taking active participation in carrying out need based research and extension activities in the University. At present only 4 faculty members are working in the department to carry on all the activities related to teaching, research and extension as well as conducting/guiding student research for M. Tech. and Ph. D. programme. The faculty in the department is involved in different extension activities of the University and also involved in carrying out other University level assignments. The department main thrust to develop the farmers oriented technology for rainwater harvesting and conservation of soil and water resources in changing climatic climate a future challenge to upcoming community.
Historical perspective of the department: The Department of Soil and Water Management was established at the time of inception of the faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology in 1984. Which was latter bifurcated into two separate department ciz, Department of Soil and water Conservation Engineering and Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering during 1992. The department has bright opportunity to developed farmer oriented technology for mitigating climatic change parameters for sustainable agricultural productivity.
Academic Programmes
- M Tech (Agricultural Engineering) in Soil and water Conservation Engineering with intake capacity 5
- Ph D (Agril Engg) in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering with intake capacity 2
- M Tech Courses
- Course Courses (Total Credits) : 21
- Minor Courses (Total credits) : 6
- Supporting Courses (Total Credits) : 6
- Research (Total credits) : 20
- Seminar (Total credits) : 1
- Total M Tech Credits : 57
Sr. No | Course No. | Title of the courses Credits | Credits |
A) | Major | (Core Courses) (min. 20 credits) | |
1 | SWCE 501 | Watershed Hydrology | 3 (2+1) |
2 | SWCE 502 | Design of Soil and Water Conservation Structures | 3 (2+1) |
3 | SWCE 503 | Open Channel Flow for Runoff Water | 3 (3+0) |
4 | SWCE 504 | Watershed Management and Modelling | 3 (2+1) |
5 | SWCE 505 | Project Planning for Land and Water Resources | 3 (3+0) |
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SWCE 506 | GIS and Remote Sensing for Natural Resources Management | 3 (2+1)
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7 | SWCE 507 | Land Development and Earth Moving Machinery | 2 (2+0) |
8 | SWCE 508 | Advances in Runoff Water Harvesting | 2 (1+1) |
9 | SWCE 509 | Fluvial Hydraulics | 3 (2+1) |
10 | SWCE 510 | Statistical Hydrology | 3 (3+0) |
11 | SWCE 511 | Dams and Reservoir Operations | 3 (2+1) |
12 | SWCE 592 | Special Problem | 1 (0+1) |
13 | SWCE 595 | Industry/ Institute Training (3 week) | NC |
B) | Minor | (Optional Courses) (min. 9 credits) | |
1 | MATH 501 | Higher Engineering Mathematics | 3 (2+1) |
2 | MATH 502 | Methods of Numerical Analysis | 2 (1+1) |
3 | MATH 503 | Advanced Calculus for Engineers | 2 (2+0) |
4 | STAT 511 | Statistical Methods for Applied Science | 3 (2+1) |
5 | STAT 512 | Experimental Design | 3 (2+1) |
6 | IDE 504 | Ground Water Engineering | 3 (2+1) |
7 | IDE 505 | Crop Environmental Engineering | 2 (2+0) |
8 | IDE 507 | Flow through Porous Media | 2 (2+0) |
9 | IDE 511 | Introductory Hydro Informatics | 3 (2+1) |
C) | Supporting | (min. 5 credits) | |
1 | BSCT 501 | Computer Graphics | 3 (2+1) |
2 | BSCT 502 | Computer Languages for Engineering Applications | 3 (1+2) |
3 | MATH 504 | Neural Network and its Applications | 3 (2+1) |
4 | AE 502 | Similitude in Engineering | 3 (2+1) |
5 | AE 503 | Applied Instrumentation | 3 (2+1) |
6 | FMPE 521 | Computer Aided System Design | 2 (0+2) |
D) | Seminar | (01 credit) | |
1 | SWCE 591 | Seminar | 1(0+1) |
E) | Non Credit compulsory courses | ||
1 | PGS 501 | Library and Information Services | 1 (0+1) |
2 | PGS 502 | Technical Writing and Communications Skills | 1 (0+1) |
3 | PGS 503 (e-Course) | Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture | 1 (1+0)
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4 | PGS 504 | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques | 1 (0+1) |
5 | PGS 505 (e-Course) | Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes | 1 (1+0)
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6 | PGS 506 (e-Course) | Disaster Management | 1 (1+0) |
F) | M Tech Research (minimum credits 20) | 20 (0+20) |
4) Ph D Courses
- Course Courses (Total Credits) : 15
- Minor Courses (Total credits) : 08
- Supporting Courses (Total Credits) : 05
- Research (Total credits) : 45
- Seminar (Total credits) :02
- Total Ph D Credits : 75
Sr. No | Course No. | Title of the courses Credits | Credits |
A) | Major | (Core Courses) (15 credits) | |
1 | SWCE 601 | Advanced Hydrology | 3+0=3 |
2 | SWCE 602 | Modeling Soil Erosion Processes | 2+1=3 |
3 | SWCE 603 | Soil and Water Systems’ Simulation and Modeling | 2+1=3 |
4 | SWCE 604 | Hydrological Analysis of Watershed | 2+1=3 |
5 | SWCE 605 | Hydrological Models | 2+1=3 |
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SWCE 606 | Advanced Hydro informatics | 2+1=3 |
7 | SWCE 607 | Risk Management in Soil and Water Conservation | 2+1=3 |
8 | SWCE 693 | Special Problem | 0+1=1 |
9 | SWCE 694 | Case Studies | 0+1=1 |
B) | Minor | (Optional Courses) (8 credits) | |
1 | AE 601 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 1+2=3 |
2 | AE 602 | Climate Change Impact Adaptation and Mitigation | 2+1=3 |
3 | AE 603 | Research Techniques | 2+1=3 |
4 | AE 604 | Bench Marking and Performance Analysis | 3+0=3 |
5 | IDE 605 | Pipe Network Analysis | 2+1=3 |
6 | IDE 606 | 2+1=3 | |
C) | Supporting | (5 credits) | |
1 | CSE 601 | Object Oriented Programming | 2+1=3 |
2 | MATH 601 | Mathematical Modelling and Mat lab Applications | 1+2=3 |
3 | STAT 601 | Operations Research | 2+1=3 |
4 | STAT 602 | Probabilistic Approach in Design | 2+0=2 |
5 | STAT 603 | Geospatial Analysis | 1+1=2 |
D) | Seminar | (2 credits) | |
1 | SWCE 691 | Doctoral Seminar I | 0+1=1 |
2 | SWCE 692 | Doctoral Seminar II | 0+1=1 |
E) | Non Credit compulsory courses | ||
1 | PGS 501 | Library and Information Services | 1 (0+1) |
2 | PGS 502 | Technical Writing and Communications Skills | 1 (0+1) |
3 | PGS 503 (e-Course) | Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture | 1 (1+0) |
4 | PGS 504 | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques | 1 (0+1) |
5 | PGS 505 (e-Course) | Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes | 1 (1+0) |
6 | PGS 506 (e-Course) | Disaster Management | 1 (1+0) |
F) | Ph D Research Project (Mini Credits) : 45 | 45 |
Infrastructure Facilities
- Developed different onfarm soil conservation measures, Water harvesting structures, Gully control structures designed and constructed at University farm.
- Well-equipped labs for teaching to the UG and PG students of the department.
- Different soil and water conservation measures, structural models developed and installed at Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Dr. P. D. K, V, Akola.
List of Laboratories: 1) Surveying and Levelling laboratory
2) Soil Mechanics and Hydrology lab
Mandate
In changing climate scenario, there is a need to change our research priorities especially under rainfed agriculture for judicious use of available rainfall and amelioration of stresses due to biotic and abiotic factors. Conservation agriculture has potential for managing the declining soil productivity besides, managing the climate change. Studies have found that the threat to water security is very high over central India, along the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, and in India’s northeastern states.
- To undertake, formulate and implementation of site-specific schemes to conserve and manage soil and water resources in the region.
- To take up appropriate water conservation measures in and outside forest area, impounding of water wherever sites permit to increase ground water recharge and prevent floods.
- To coordinate with the institutions and departments working on water conservation in the state.
- To provide technical guidance for preparation of schemes on scientific basis for other line departments and implement catchment area treatment projects wherever required.
- Conduct hydrological evaluation of watersheds under different land use and management practices with the objective of establishing rainfall-runoff relationships.
- To create awareness about soil and water conservation by adopting suitable communication strategy and extension measures.
- Teaching to U G (B Tech Agri Engg), M Tech (Agril Engg) and Ph D (Agril Engg), Research and Extension
Research Activities
Thrust area:
The future thrust areas on which the department is focusing are:
- Use of remote sensing and GIS technology for conservation, monitoring and improvement of natural resources.
- Optimization of on farm water harvesting strategies and development of ground water resources.
- Studies on the hydrological behavior of the watersheds for developing and monitoring natural resources.
- Drought characterization and monitoring for effective assessment of ground level facts, so as to warn the farmers or suggest suitable remedial measures.
- Development of contingent cropping strategy for major rainfed crops of the region with special emphasis on soil and water conservation to cope up with delay in monsoon and midseason droughts i.e., climate change situation.
- Location specific soil and water conservation strategies for minimizing adverse impact of rainfall variation.
- Water security to various sectors of the community in addition to imbibing water literacy among the citizens of our nation via implementation of various rainwater and sustainable water management systems.
- Location specific bio-engineering measures for different degraded lands.
- Effective rain water management in catchment areas though interbasin water utilization.
- Water conservation literacy and Awareness.
The future thrust areas on which the department is focusing are:
Topic of Educational research
a) M Tech (Agril Engg)
Sr. No | Name of student | Title of Thesis | Name of the Guide | Year of passing |
1 | P.L. Narnaware | Planning of an agricultural micro watershed with special reference to soil and water conservation-A case study. | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 1987 |
2 | B.W. Bhuibhar | Rainfall erosion index for Vidarbha region. | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 1987 |
3 | N.R. Kolhe | Dry spell probability analysis and its application to crop developmental stages. | Prof. V.B. Dalvi | 1988 |
4 | S.M. Taley | Evaluation of erosion potential from rainfall data for Vidarbha | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 1988 |
5 | D.G. Dhatrak | Development of station monographs in Vidarbha region. | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 1989 |
6 | G.R. Atal | Planning of an agricultural micro watershed at Akola-A case study. | Prof. S. B. Jajoo | 1989 |
7 | S.B. Surose | Economical design of graded bund. | Prof. R. L. Gawande | 1990 |
8 | A.J. Agrawal | Studies on different system for rain water management. | Prof. V.B. Dalvi | 1991 |
9 | B.T. Taksale | Drought analysis for Marathwada region. | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 1992 |
10 | P.R. Shende | Evaluation of soil and water conservation structures in selected watersheds of district Akola. | Dr. M. N. Pawade | 1992 |
11 | D.N. Jallawar | Evaluation of cement nala plug.
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Prof. G. U. Satpute | 1993 |
12 | R.B. Ugale | Studies on different soil and water conservation treatments. | Prof. G. U. Satpute | 1995 |
13 | S.V. Uplanchiwar | Effect of watershed management on ground water potential. | Prof. R. L. Gawande | 1995 |
14 | A.M. Dani | Water harvesting in assured rainfall zone of Vidarbha region. | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 1995 |
15 | N.N. Kolte | Studies on hydrologic soil characteristics of watershed. | Prof. G. U. Satpute | 1996 |
16 | A.R. Mhaske | Development of growth models for prediction of precipitation and crop planning. | Prof. V.B. Dalvi | 1996 |
17 | R.S. Jadhav | Studies on curve number for runoff estimation. | Prof. G. U. Satpute | 1998 |
18 | K.D. Gharde | Modeling of one-dimensional water flow in unsaturated zone of the watershed. | Prof. M. B. Nagdeve | 1999 |
19 | Ku. J.P. Patil | Probability models for prediction of annual maximum one day rainfall for Vidarbha region. | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 1999 |
20 | P.W. Jadhav | Assessment of groundwater recharge in a watershed-A modeling approach. | Prof. G. U. Satpute | 1999 |
21 | P.G. Kolhe | Determination of curve numbers for some conservation practices. | Prof. G. U. Satpute | 2001 |
22 | S.G. Solanki | Estimation of cropping management factor (C) and supporting conservation practice factor (P) at Akola. | Prof. S. B. Jajoo | 2001 |
23 | Ku. S.R. Mundle | Study on runoff factor and cropping management factor of soil loss equation at Akola. | Prof. S. B. Jajoo | 2002 |
24 | K.T. Nikumbh | Development of soil erosion map of Vidarbha region. | Prof. V. B. Dalvi | 2002 |
25 | S.N. Manwar | Remote sensing and geographic information system for watershed development. | Prof. S.B. Jajoo | 2004 |
26 | S.P. Patil | Study on different sealing materials for reducing seepage in farm ponds. | Dr. V.B. Dalvi | 2004 |
27 | Ku. N.D. Bhagat | Evaporation control using floating materials in small farm ponds. | Dr. V. B. Dalvi | 2006 |
28 | S.E. Khetmalas | Comparative study of drought indices at Akola. | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2006 |
29 | P.A. Kamble | Hydrological water balance modeling for assessing productivity. | Dr. M. B. Nagdeve | 2006 |
30 | A.R. Surse | Drought characterization in western Vidarbha. | Dr. G.U. Satpute | 2007 |
31 | Ku.K.V. Mahadadalkar | Optimal resources utilization for sustainable agriculture in Belura watershed. | Prof. S.B. Jajoo | 2007 |
32 | Ku. N.B. Dabare | Comparative study of meteorological drought indices in eastern Vidarbha. | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2007 |
33 | J.A. Khade | Rainfall analysis for crop planning in Akola district. | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2008 |
34 | Ku. P. G. Kamble | Optimal resources allocation crop plan for Buldhana district of Vidarbha Region. | Prof. S. B. Jajoo | 2009 |
35 | Ku. P. R.Bhamre | Development of Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationship and Station Nomograph for Amravati Division | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2010 |
36 | Y. R. Mahalle | Assessment of storage losses from dug out type farm pond in saline tract | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2011 |
37 | Ku. A. S. Kadam | Event based rainfall runoff simulation using HEC-HMS model | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2011 |
38 | A. S. Nagare | Impact of dug out type farm ponds at Ghusar village in Purna valley | Prof. R. C. Bhuyar | 2011 |
39 | P. T. Shinde | Development of rainfall intensity-duration-frequency constants, curves and nomographs for selective stations of Vidarbha region | Prof. S.B. Jajoo | 2011 |
40 | Ku. A. P. Tiwane | Resource Conservation in Cotton Under Rainfed Condition | Dr. M. B. Nagdeve | 2011 |
41 | P. S. Powar | Effect of embankment height on evaporation loss from dug out type farm pond | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2012 |
42 | Ku. D. D. Kothawale | Development of rainfall intensity-duration-frequency constants and nomographs for selected stations of Nagpur division. | Prof. S.B. Jajoo | 2012 |
43 | Ku. S. S. Patil | Evaluation of in-situ soil and water conservation measures for cotton (Gossypium arborium) crop | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2012 |
44 | N. S. Tariku | Modeling one dimensional water flow in Vadose Zone using ‘HYDRUS’ | Dr. M. B. Nagdeve | 2012 |
45 | Ku. K. Y. Dhoke | Studies on resource conservation in sorghum using energy estimates under rainfed condition | Prof. R. S. Patode | 2013 |
46 | Ku. V. P. Barwal | Rainfall analysis for crop planning in Chandrapur district | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2013 |
47 | A. U. Survase | Study of dug out type farm ponds in Ghusar village of Akola taluka | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2013 |
48 | M. P. Sathe | Impact of land configurations on runoff, soil loss and productivity of cotton under rainfed conditions | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2013 |
49 | Ku. D. B. Bhamare | Effect of conservation practices on soil moisture, production and water use efficiency in hybrid sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2013 |
50 | R. T. Chavhan | Effect of treated sewage water by phytorid wet land technology on soil and leafy vegetables | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2013 |
51 | Ku. A. D. Pundlik | Runoff Prediction with Artificial Neural Network | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2014 |
52 | Ku. S. S. More | Effect of Moisture Conservation Measures on Runoff, Soil Loss and Curve Numbers | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2014 |
53 | Ku. Chippy Jasmine Francis | Effect of surface and subsurface tillage on in- situ soil and water conservation in hybrid sorghum(Sorghum bicolar) | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2014 |
54 | M. G. Kale | Application of HEC- GEOHMS for watershed management | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2014 |
55 | Ku. C. V. Thakare | Comparative study of meteorological drought indices in Amravati district | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2014 |
56 | V. P. Pandagale | Study on indirect estimation of available water capacity of soils on watershed basis | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2014 |
57 | S. B. Deore | Study on utility of harvested rainwater in farm ponds of saline area | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2015 |
58 | Ku. P. D. Naitam | Impact Assessment of Seasonal Rainfall on Agriculture Vegetation and Water Bodies in Akola and Washim District using RS and GIS Technology | Dr. G. U. Satpute | 2015 |
59 | Ku. Karishma Chitte | Impact of Tillage Practices on Soil Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency in Cotton Under Rainfed Condition | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2015 |
60 | Ms. A. S. Yeole | Efficient moisture conservation practices for maximizing sorghum productivity, water and energy use efficiency in rainfed agriculture | Dr. S. M. Taley | 2015 |
61 | Ms. R. M. Wankhade | Hydrological response of continuous contour trenches under dryland condition | Prof. R. S. Patode | 2015 |
62 | Shri D B Patil | Impact Assessment of Watershed management Through Remote Sensing and Geographical Information system | Dr. S M Taley | 2016 |
63 | Miss Sonali Swagatika | Water analysing of small watershed | Dr. S M Taley | 2016 |
64 | Shri Shivkuma Anna | Study of dryspell in Akola district using geomatics | Dr. G U Satpute | 2016 |
65 | Shri S S Mankar | Study of seasonal Rainfall variation on rainfed agriculture in Yawatmal district using Geoinformatics | Dr. G U Satpute | 2016 |
66 | Shri R M Beldar | Rainfall analysis of Akola, Yawatmal and Sindhewai station in Vidharbha using Statistical Parameter and non parametric test | Dr. S M Taley | 2017 |
67 | R S Rajput | Assementy of climatic water balance and length og growing period | Dr. S M Taley | 2017 |
68 | Shri D Mahender Reddey | Hydrological investigation of Watershed for water Resources management | Dr. R S Patode | 2017 |
69 | Miss P S Kute | Study of seasonal rainfall Impact on Rainfed Agriculture and major water Bodies in Buldhana District using RS and GIS | Dr. G U Satpute | 2017 |
70 | Shri Anil Ganesh Chavan | Study of dry spells ion Washim District using Geoinformatics | Dr. G U Satpute | 2017 |
b) Ph D Agril Engg ) Thesis
Sr. No | Name of student | Title of Thesis | Name of the Guide | Year of passing |
1 | Shri. G L Chunale | Optimization of rain water harvesting storage structures based on hydrological modelling | Dr. G U Satpute | 2012 |
2 | Shri A R Mhaske | Converting Sewage into Water Resources by using Phytorid wetland Engineering technology for Agriculture. | Dr. S M Taley | 2014 |
3 | Shri. V N Barai | Studies on Spalsh erosion under Simulated rainfall | Dr. G U Satpute | 2015 |
4 | Miss M S Supe | Optimization of Water foot prints (Green and Blue) for River Basin | Dr. S M Taley | 2015 |
5 | Shri S N Bansode | Study on Model to Describe Soil and Water Retention function in Shirula Nemane Watershed | Dr. G U Satpute | 2016 |
6 | Shri S K Upadhye | Optimization of water conservation strategies using SWAT | Dr. S M Taley | 2018 |
Adhoc research schemes /projects undertaken
Sr. No. | Title of Research Project | Sponsored by | Amount Rs in lakhs |
Name of P.I and Co. P.I |
Period Years From – To |
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1 | Utilization of improved kharif water management technology under Maharashtra Irrigation technology and management project (MIT&M.USAID) | USAID | 1.92 | Dr. M.N.Pawade Dr. S.B. Wadatkar |
1985-1988 |
2 | Agricultural water management studies under Maharashtra Irrigation technology and management project (MIT&M.USAID) | USAID | 3.60 | Dr. M.N.Pawade Dr. S.B. Wadatkar |
1985-1988 |
3 | USAID Assisted water management project at Borjawala Dist. Buldana | USAID | 1.50 | Dr. M.N.Pawade Dr. V.B. Dalvi Dr. T.H. Rathod |
1990-1991 |
4 | Study of drip irrigation system on some fruit crops and vegetables | ICAR, New Delhi | 3.58 | Dr. V.B. Dalvi | 1991-1995 |
5 | Scaling up of water productivity in agriculture for livelihood through teaching cum demonstration, Training of Trainers and Farmers | ICAR, New Delhi | 124 | Er.S.B Jajoo Dr. S.B. Wadatkar |
2007-2012 |
Research Achievements
The research work in this deptt. is concentrated on theme areas like rain water management systems, in situ rain water conservation, analysis of climatologically data, runoff and soil loss estimations, controlling losses in farm pond, soil moisture modeling drought characterization etc.
The salient contributions of the department are as below
- From the analysis of climatologically data of the region; the information is generated on,
- a) Onset of effective monsoon and critical dry spell in all districts of Vidarbha
b) Dry spell nomograms for all important crops of this regions
c) Intensity frequency stations nomograms for all districts of Vidarbha.
d) Developed iso-erodent map of Vidarbha to estimate EI at any location.
e) Developed soil erosion map of Vidarbha to priorities programme. - Rainfall Runoff relationship in the form of SCS curve numbers are established.
- Soil erodibility values K for shallow and medium deep soils are determined.
- Drought characterization in Amravati & Nagpur division.
- Rain water harvesting systems for in situ moisture conservation in rainfed farming.
- Cropping factor of various crops in Vidharba region.
- Roof top rain water harvesting systems.
- The rainfall-intensity duration frequency relationship developed for Akola.
- Published a book on drip irrigation with financial support by Govt. of Maharashtra.
- Published a book on drought in Vidarbha by Dr P.D.K.V , Akola.
- Published a booklet on intensity duration frequency equations for different regions in Maharashtra state
- Published Sixty research article by different staff members of this discipline.
- Number of students of M.Tech. in Soil Water Conservation Engg. Discipline completed- 50
- Number of students of Ph. D. in Soil Water Conservation Engg. Discipline completed- 01
Extension Activities and Achievements
- Training programmes organised for farmers / women’s / rural youth etc with best 4 HD quality photographs : provide list of last five years
- Manual /Bulletins published : Provide list of publication of last five years
- Text Books and Mannual : provide list of publication of last five years in English
Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)
1. For runoff estimation from the land use of field crop with practices of along the slope cultivation and contour cultivation along vegetative keylines in the watershed having hydrologic soil group ‘B’ (with initial abstraction, a as 0.3 S), the following curve numbers are recommended:
Sr. No.
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Practices
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Storm group*
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Antecedent Moisture Conditions
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I
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II
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III
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1
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Along the slope cultivation
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Small
medium Large |
84
81 66 |
89
82 81 |
91
88 86 |
2
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Contour cultivation along leucaena key lines
|
Small
Medium Large |
81
80 63 |
86
81 74 |
87
86 81 |
* Small storms (2.5 to 30 mm), Medium storms (30 to 60 mm) and Large storms
(above 60 mm).
2. Aridity index is recommended for identification of agricultural droughts.
3. Agricultural drought characterization study in 32 talukas of six drought affected districts of Vidarbha indicate the occurrence of high intensity agricultural drought once in four years in the talukas mentioned below. It is suggested that the development agency should plan and execute for water harvesting during normal and drought years to mitigate the impact of agricultural drought.
District
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Talukas
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Buldhana | Khamgaon, Shegaon, Malkapur, Buldhana, Jalgaon- Jamod. |
Akola | Akot, Telhara, Akola |
Washim | Mangrulpir, Washim |
Amravati | Anjangaon, Daryapur, Achalpur, Amravati, Morshi, Warud, Chandur-Bazar, Chandur-Railway |
Yeotmal | Digras, Yeotmal, Wani, Umarkhed |
Wardha | Wardha, Arvi, Hinganghat |
4. The rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (I-D-F) relationship and nomograph developed for Akola station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.
Where,
I = Rainfall intensity, cm\h
T= Return period, years
t = Time of concentration, hour
- The rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (I-D-F) relationship developed for Amravati station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.
- The rainfall intensity – duration – frequency (I-D-F) relationship developed for Wardha, Yeotmal, Bhandara and Buldhana station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.
For Bhandara, ; For Buldhana,
- The developed maps for onset of effective monsoon, withdrawal of monsoon and occurrence of critical dry spell dates at taluka level in Amravati division is recommended for crop planning in the division.
- The embankment height of 2 to 2.5 m from land surface is recommended for dug out type farm ponds for reducing evaporation losses from it.
- The rainfall intensity – duration – frequency (I-D-F) relationship developed for Nagpur, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Gondia station is recommended for determination of design rainfall intensity for any duration up to 24 hour and a return period from 10 to 100 years to design flood control, rainwater harvesting and runoff disposal structures.
For Nagpur, ; For Chandrapur,
For Gadchiroli, ; For Gondia,
Publications
Contact Information
Dr. S.M. Taley
Head,
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engg,
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Krishi Nagar, Akola – 444 104 (M.S.)
Phone & Fax No. (0724) 2259404
E-mail: hdswce@pdkv.ac.in