Paschimanchal districts have scope for surface water based irrigation systems like check dam, water detention structures, farm ponds etcincluding solar energy based lifting devices which is being promoted through Jalatirth program. A piece of fallow land can be made suitable for cultivation by ensuring proper irrigation facilities and through application of manures at appropriate levels. Use of organic manure like vermi-compost retainsmoistureand helps in growth of various microbes and organisms that improves soil fertility and nutrients.