In the era of climate change and growing water scarcity, how can micro-irrigation systems contribute to sustainable agricultural practices in India? (Answer in 250 words)

According to UN-Water, more than 91 million Indians face water scarcity every use day & groundwater extraction is maximum in India (25 % of world) Micro-Irrigation Systems ○ System: Uses judicious utilization of water resources. Eg Sprinkler ○ Sustainable alternate to traditional irrigation practice. (Eg Field mundation) ○ Better & judicious water use. (Eg Drip irrigation) Contribut to Sustainable Agricultural Practise ○ Resilient Agriculture: By provide water during time of great water stress. (Groundwater level fell 25 cm b/w 2005-2014 CGWA)

○ Climate smart Agriculture: by mitigate crop loss due to climate vagaries like monsoon erratic nature (India recieve 25/ rain in SW Monsoon) ○ Better Effluent: India need to 'irrigation efficiency' instead of 'borehole efficiency'. (Eg 50-90% efficient) ○ Traditional knowledge: of indigenous communities utilised. Eg Bamboo irrigation in Meghalaya ○ Less Extraction of Groundwater: Greater more recharge & prevent desification UNCCIS ○ Sustainable Practise: Sucrose fame income & prevent losses (28 % famine in India are small & marginal) ○ Prevent Salination: of soil due to water-loggy & field. (Eg Diyajab, UP