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The project implementation started in the year 1996-97 and works were implemented in 92
watersheds as per approval. The project execution over run due to delay executing works
and non-compliance of guidelines in the stipulated period of four years and was extended
up to 2002-2003 which was completed in seven years.
Agricultural Situation in Mahabubnagar
Soils and Land use pattern
In Mahabubnagar, sandy loams and red sandy loam soils are the major soil types and salt
affected black soils are also present. In the total geographical area of Mahabubnagar 67% are
red sandy loams, 20% black soil area and remaining 13% are dubba and mixed soils.
Map 1. Watersheds assessed for impacts were marked (•) in various mandals of
Mahabubnagar.
The district map of Mahabubnagar with mandals and watersheds/villages assessed (pink
font) for impact were marked in map 1.
Rainfall
Mahabubnagar district receives a total normal rainfall of 754 mm per annum with 74% of
annual rainfall contributes to main cropping season during South-West Monsoon from June
to September and North-East monsoon provides 20% of rainfall between October and
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