This conflict stems from the differing interests and concerns of the two groups. The administrators see water supply in terms of benefits and services rendered to a community, while the villagers are likely to see it in terms of their existing economic and social life. It may provide an opportunity to enhance the authority or prestige of the individual. Thus what appears to be irrational behaviour turns out to be a perfectly reasonable response when viewed in the light of the values and interests of the villagers. It is clear that expanded water provision to achieve a more rational resource use has created new obstacles rather than providing the benefits anticipated.
Water is only one input in a process involving other factors.
It is true that water here is a lead factor in the process of rural development, but achieving this aim requires the co-ordination of efforts between the different government departments interested in rural development. At present there is no organization to coordinate these efforts, and so each department works separately. This results in concentration of services in areas of low development potential, attracting more people and animals that may degrade the environment. Local Understanding and Organization Water development projects are often carried out without a proper knowledge of the users' habits and perceptions. As a result wateryards are constructed without knowing how they will be used by the local people.