Abstract

                                The study was conducted among dry land farmers of Pudukkottai district inTamil Nadu. Using random sampling method 80 respondents were selectedand data was collected through pre-tested interview schedule. Adoptionindex was used to quantify the selected In-Situ Water Conservation (ISWC)practices. The study examined the level of awareness and extent of adoptionof In-Situ Water Conservation (ISWC) practices among dry land farmers.The results showed that among the eight selected practices, respondentshad cent percent awareness about summer plough, land leveling andridges and furrows. Majority of respondents had medium level (76.20%)of adoption of ISWC practices respectively. The study reveals that most ofthe respondents followed more than two ISWC practices on their farms toconserve the rainwater.

Key words : ISWC; Dryland; Awareness; Adoption index