Volodya, Sodgerel creator Shivakoti, Ganesh P. Chairperson Peeyush Soni Examination committee Anal, Anil Kumar Examination Committee Asian Development Bank Scholarship donor text series technical report th Pathum Thani, Thailand Asian Institute of Technology 2010 continuing eng 69 leaves : ill. Mongolia is characterized as land locked country with extreme continental dry climate. These severe conditions accompanied by drought, irregular distribution of water resources and erratic rainfall patterns put constraints on agriculture sector of Mongolia. The cropping season is limited to single crop and country often see mass crop failures. These circumstances pose serious threats in achieving food security and Mongolia is forced to import food products to meet its local demand. If Mongolia becomes self-sufficient in its food requirements, the massive financial resources spent on food imports can be diverted to other national programs to improve the socio-economic status of Mongolian people. Water is basic and crucial ingredient in increasing irrigated land area, enhancing crop production and achieving agriculture self-reliance. Irrigation systems are the primary water delivery mechanism, in case of irrigated agriculture. The irrigation systems of Mongolia are obsolete and highly inefficient although main methods of irrigation are sprinkler irrigation and furrow irrigation, which are by definition an efficient system. This is mainly because of lack of maintenance and technical backup. Public private partnership is a proven strategy which can play an important role in improving irrigation systems. In early 21st century as a part of transforming Mongolian economy into market oriented economy the government initiated and implemented policies. Under these policies irrigation systems were privatized and public private partnership encouraged attracting private sector and international investment. As revealed by this study Mongolian farmers see the loan support from government as the most important service from government. Therefore their biggest demand from government is also strengthen to loan support, so they can invest in irrigation systems. Water scarcity is the most important problem Mongolian farmers are facing and is also the major hindrance in the improved crop production. This problem can be tackled by modernization of irrigation system and adoption of efficient water management techniques and practices. The modernization can be achieved by importing proper technology and access of farmers to these technologies which is locked in certain communities (big farmers) of farmers. Efficient water use technique and practices can be adopted by farmers{u2019} education and skill development. The modernization and efficient use of water resources will enable Mongolia to increase its irrigated land area, as 80% of Mongolian land is cultivatable and currently crops are being cultivated in the 1.6% of land. This increase will contribute in achieving food security in Mongolia and bring socio-economic and political benefits in the country. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2010 Irrigation farming Mongolia Tuv Irrigation farming Mongolia Selenge Asian Institute of Technology. http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B01841 http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B01841 150420 20260817162356.0