Malaprabha and Ghataprabha Projects Command Area Development Authority (CADA) officer M. Satish Kumar urged Karnataka farmers to use water resources wisely. He spoke at a three-day training on integrated water resources conservation at the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) in Dharwad. Kumar asked farmers to form water users’ co-operative societies and take part in participatory irrigation systems. He encouraged them to learn about modern farming technology, irrigation management, water rate assessment, and irrigation laws. The programme includes visits to demonstration plots, micro-irrigation units, soil and water testing labs, livestock and vermi compost units, and a rainwater harvesting unit on the WALMI campus. Professor B. Y. Bandivaddar said, “In an agriculture-dependent country like ours, irrigation water drawn from reservoirs is invaluable. Good yield can be achieved through quality seeds, proper soil management, and judicious use of water.” He advised farmers to grow crops suited to local soil and environment, not just paddy and sugarcane. Bandivaddar added, “By learning about government facilities available through CADA, ensuring proper water rate assessment and collection, and making use of Union Government schemes, water users’ co-operative societies can become financially stronger.” Land Development Officer S. S. Poojari stressed that good water distribution needs close cooperation between farmers and engineers. He said, “Societies should independently handle water rate collection, create awareness on water assessment, and ensure that all farmers benefit from CADA schemes.” Water Users’ Co-operative Society president Kumar Timmapur said farmers must gain knowledge on silt management, society functioning, and CADA schemes to use soil and water efficiently.