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Mahurikalua Pani Panchayat consists of 192 members in the General Body and 10 members in it's Executive Committee. 47 women members find place in the General Body and 3 in it's Executive Committee symbolizing inclusion and equity. Most importantly more than 90% farmers of this belong to tribal community.

The Pani Panchayat has a designated ayacut area of 103 Ha. An additional 30.21 Ha has been covered by micro irrigation. It is also levying an affordable water rate with the consent of its members. A Standard Operating Procedure for canal maintenance and repair of structures has been shared also covering maintenance of canal distribution system and building of their capacity. 85% of irrigation efficiency; 100% ayacut area is cultivated during Kharif and 25 Ha during Rabi. Short duration crop varieties promoted during Kharif to pave way for pulses and oilseeds by leveraging residual moisture.