The study was conducted in Sujala watershed project implemented in Haveri and Dharwad districts of Karnataka state during 2012-13. Sample consisting of 80 beneficiaries of project area and 80 non-beneficiaries were personally interviewed through structured interview schedule. The results revealed that high perception about the usefulness and appropriateness was noticed with more number of beneficiaries (56.25%) as compared to non-beneficiaries (40.00%). The usefulness of   nala bund, contour bund and contour strip was highly perceived by beneficiaries (97.50, 85.00 and 77.50%, respectively) than non-beneficiaries (81.25, 58.75 and 61.25%, respectively). Similarly, appropriateness of constructing check dam, nala bund and dugout was highly perceived by beneficiaries (91.25, 85.00 and 82.50%, respectively) as compared to non-beneficiaries (42.50, 58.75, and 57.50%, respectively). Non-availability of suitable implements was expressed by 63.75 per cent non-beneficiaries and 48.75 per cent beneficiaries. Similarly, lack of technical guidance and training was observed with more of non-beneficiaries (58.75 and 56.25%, respectively) as compared to beneficiaries (35.00 and 31.25%, respectively).