Modernization of Irrigation Systems in Indian Scenario
Rohitashav Nagar*
Dept. of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan (324 005), India
Monika Karnawat
Dept. of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan (324 005), India
Deepak Nagar
Dept. of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan (324 005), India
S.K. Trivedi
Dept. of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan (324 005), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Drip, Furrow, Irrigation, Micro, Sprinkler
Abstract
Irrigation is the method in which a controlled amount of water is supplied to plants at regular intervals for agriculture. It is used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and re-vegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. About 70 percent of population of India lives in villages. Due to unavailability of canal irrigation in the country, most of the farmers of different parts depend on rainy season. Hence, we can say that if the monsoon fails agriculture also fail. At farm level, irrigation efficiency is on average 50 percent with traditional irrigation techniques, such as the basin and furrow systems, but it could reach 70-90 percent when modern pressurized techniques are used. Finally the involvement and participation of farmers must be improved at all levels of management. Hence there is also a need for implementing programs on education, training and extension.
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