Micro-irrigation in India – present status and future prospects


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Authors

  • D. S. Gurjar
  • U. M. Khodke
  • Ravinder Kaur

Abstract

Micro-irrigation is a modern method of irrigation having a great potential to achieve higher cropping and irrigation intensity with a significant impact on resource saving, cultivation cost, crop yied and farm productivity. Micro-irrigation has covered an area of about 4 million hectares in India and can be extended upto an area of about 42 million hectares. Micro-irrgation will certainly develop new farm practices and innovations with support of government have enhanced the income of famers and ensure the sustainability of agriculture in near future.

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Author Biographies

  • D. S. Gurjar

    Scientist, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012

  • U. M. Khodke
    Associate Dean, Principal College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, VNMKV, Parbhani 431 402
  • Ravinder Kaur
    Principal Scientist, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012

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Submitted

2018-10-26

Published

2018-10-26

Issue

Vol. 67 No. 7 (2017)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Gurjar, D. S., Khodke, U. M., & Kaur, R. (2018). Micro-irrigation in India – present status and future prospects. Indian Farming, 67(7). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/84316