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Irrigation Schemes in India: A Lifeline for Agriculture and Economic Growth India, a land of diverse landscapes and a vast agricultural sector, relies heavily on irrigation to ensure food security and economic prosperity. The country’s irrigation infrastructure, a complex network of canals, reservoirs, and groundwater extraction systems, plays a crucial role in sustaining its agricultural … Read more
Depletion of ground water in Punjab The Punjab state farmers commission has asked the State Government to make delayed-sowing of rice mandatory. The move comes at a time when agriculture in Punjab is facing its worst spell since 1970. Last year, the state recorded 1.86 per cent Growth in farming. Moreover, groundwater Resources in the … Read more
Water Resources Management Water Resources in India India accounts for about 2.45 per cent of world’s surface area, 4 per cent of the world’s water resources and about 16 per cent of world’s Population. The total water available from Precipitation in the country in a year is about 4,000 cubic km. The availability from surface … Read more