Challenges for India’s Irrigation Sector
Published: Dec 15, 2018
The cropping pattern in flood irrigated regions is dominated by low value and high water requirement crops.
Photo: Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Over dependence on groundwater poses a tough challenge to the agriculture sector, especially in water scarce regions and during dry spells. Measures such as precision farming, incentivising farmers for rational use of groundwater and imparting knowledge about recharge methods may be possible solutions.
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