This scheme has been in operation in the State from the year 1988‐89 to collect quarterly and annual progress reports on different minor irrigation schemes from concerned executing agencies and Regional Rural Banks. A consolidated report for the State on different Minor Irrigation Projects describing projects completed, irrigation potential created and potential utilised is then prepared. Agricultural Census The scheme is being implemented in the State since 1970‐71. Seven such Censuses have been conducted in the State. The present Census in the operation is the 8l in the series. The Census aiming at collection and compilation of data on operational holdings in various size and classes are being carried out in three phases.