This is a unique ancient irrigation system built up
by the farmers in Panzara river valley in Sakri
Taluka of Dhule District. The River valley is about
3257 sq. km. developed co-operatively by
constructing stone wall of about two-three meters hight for diverting the river water in the system of
canals along the bank of river. This ancient system
is still irrigating the farmer’s land on
co-operative basis from Shendwad to Betawad.
The history of FUD system is very ancient,
probably originated during Maur’s Era. Yadav’s
also promoted the farmers in development of this
system. During Durga Devi’s scarcity in 1376-1476
in Khandesh, Malik Raja Faruqi tries to increase
agriculture income. The farmer’s of Khandesh were
taking crops using this Unique FUD system as stated
by Abul Fazal in 1599-1600. Similarly Traniar Theveno
in his traveling over khandesh stated about this
irrigation system.
The system has affected the Social, Economy
and Education status of the valley habitant.