Nepal Engineering College | Thesis Abstract

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Sustainability Assessment of Labdhu Dhikure Irrigation Project, Likhu Rural Municipality, Khanigaun, Nuwakot.

Yuba Raj Mishra

Dr. Dinesh Sukamani

Assessment of Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Building Construction Projects Executed by 'A' class Contractors in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

Arati Devkota

Asst. Prof. Sabir Baidya

Assessment of Post-Fire Safety Compliance and Emergency Preparedness in Post-Fire Restored Government Buildings.

Roshna Guragain

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dinesh Sukamani

Comparative Assessment of Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Procurement Methods on Bridge Project Performance of the Department of Roads in Nepal.

Raju Prasad Poudel

Asst. Prof. Dinesh Sukamani

Development of Prioritization Framework for Post-Fire Rehabilitation Intervention Decision in Fire Damaged Buildings: Reference from Federal Minister Quarter Buildings at Bhaisepati, Lalitpur.

Ajaya Bista

Dr. Dinesh Sukamani

Rainwater Harvesting Systems as a Sustainable Solution for Urban Water Scarcity: Case Study of Suryabinayak Municipality.

Pratikshya Ghimire

Mr. Jagam Shrestha

Land Use and Land Cover Change Impacts on Water Availability and Crop Yields in the Command Area of Khageri Irrigation Project, Chitwan.

Student: Roman Devkota

Supervisor: Mr. Pratik Bajracharya

Submitted Date: August, 2026

Abstract

Water availability, agricultural production, and the sustainability of irrigation systems are all significantly impacted by Land Use/Land Cover Change (LULCC). This study evaluates the effects of land use and land cover changes on crop yield, cropping patterns, and water availability in the Khageri irrigation project's catchment and command region. In order to evaluate temporal changes and their impact on irrigation-dependent agriculture, the study used a combination of remote sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS), field observation, household questionnaires, and statistical analysis. An error matrix and Kappa coefficient were used to assess the accuracy of the classification of satellite imagery from various eras into main land-use and land-cover classifications. Field-based data gathered from farmers and other stakeholders was used to evaluate changes in water availability and their correlation with agricultural productivity. The association between variations in agricultural productivity, cropping patterns, and water availability was investigated using statistical methods. In addition to identifying significant changes in agricultural land, built-up areas, forests, water bodies, and other land-cover categories, the results should show the scope and pattern of LULCC in the research area. The study also assesses how crop yield and the selection and intensity of cropping patterns within the command area have been impacted by shifts in land use and water availability. The study offers a comprehensive understanding of how water resources, agricultural systems, and land-use patterns interact. In the Khageri irrigation command area, the results can help with effective water resource management, sustainable land-use planning, and better irrigation management. Policymakers, irrigation managers, and local stakeholders can use the study's valuable information to build strategies for improving agricultural productivity and irrigation systems' long-term sustainability.

Keywords

Land Use/Land Cover Change, Khageri Irrigation Project, Crop Productivity, Cropping Pattern, GIS, Remote Sensing, Irrigation Management

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