Section 4. Objects of Water Users' Association.

(1) The objects of a Water Users’ Association shall be to,— (i) promote and secure equitable distribution of water amongst its members; (ii) maintain adequately the irrigation systems and ensure efficient, economical and equitable distribution and utilisation of water to optimise agricultural production; (iii) protect the environment; (iv) ensure ecological balance; (v) actively involve the members inculcating amongst them a sense of ownership of the irrigation system; and (vi) safeguard and promote the common interests of its members pertaining to irrigation and agriculture in the area of operation. (2) The Association may also engage into any activity of common interest of the members in the Command Area related to irrigation and agriculture, such as introduction of Drip and Sprinkler system for optimising the use of water; developing farm ponds and community projects for exploiting groundwater; procurement and distribution of seeds, fertilisers and pesticides; procurement and renting of agricultural implements; marketing and processing agricultural produce from the Command Area and supplementary business like dairy and fisheries.