Evaluate the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources, and suggest measures to ensure the sustainability and equity of irrigation practices in agriculture.
Introduction
India is identified by Water-stressed country with per capita water availability being only 1555m³ in 2011. Agriculture avails for more than 80% of water consumed through irrigation.
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Main Body
Impact of irrigation on environment & natural resources
i) Disproportional utilization & inefficient utilization of limited water resources
ii) Excessive groundwater pumping & unavailability (BX More than 60% of groundwater used for irrigation)
iii) Environmental degradation with water wastage, contamination of water quality, damage to aquatic ecosystem & biodiversity, in river, lakes etc
iv) Often Excessive use of pesticides in irrigation leading to condition like eutrophication, etc
- Clear enumeration of negative impacts
- Specific data on groundwater usage
- Comprehensive environmental concerns
Sachin
Agriculture and Environment
Irrigation and sustainability
Environmental impact of irrigation
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