Question Q.7GS2GS2

The rainfed nature of India's agriculture makes it more susceptible to climate change. Highlight the importance of quality irrigation in the climate-resilient agriculture. What measures can be undertaken to improve the overall efficiency of the available irrigation practices in India?

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Measures: (1) Increasing the agro-economic potential by expanding irrigation channels. (2) Use of raised-bed, fish-bone channels for reducing water wastage. (3) Watershed development'Saagu-Baagu', mission Kakatiya in Telanganarainwater harvesting in fields. (4) Adoption of precision and micro-irrigationincrease water use efficiency to 40%. (5) Cheap credit for irrigation imposes pressure, as it costs nearly 40% of input cost. Schemes like PM-Krishi Sinchayi Yojana, NABARD agri-infra development fund, bamboo drips etc. are steps in right direction.

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Nearly 52% of Indian agriculture is rainfed, which decreases the overall productivity of agriculture. Importance of Quality Irrigation in climate-resilient agriculture: 1) Facing the erratic precipitation of monsoon soon due to climate change. 2) Quality irrigation improved the water use efficiency at present (38%) and reduced water loss. 3) Crop protection of drought and soil moisture loss. For example: Bubbler irrigations discharges water at mid-zone. 4) Improves crop yields due to targeted and timely application. Example: Drip irrigation. 5) Expansion of crop diversification. Example: Command areas of Rajasthan → cultivating paddy wheat → cultivating paddy wheat. → Measures:

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Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

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