Odisha Pani Panchayat Act, 2002. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Odisha Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to Provide For Farmers' Participation in the Management of Irrigation Systems and for Matters Connected Thereof. Subject Water Keyword Dispute settlement Waterworks Irrigation Offences/penalties Protection of environment Ecosystem preservation Water users' associations Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act, consisting of 43 Sections, is enacted to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems by way of forming Pani Panchayats. Full text English Website lawsofindia.blinkvisa.com