irrigation systems and the lands they serve is a matter of crucial importance. In particular, the livelihood of millions of … farmers is threatened. India's canal irrigation systems, which have so far made an enormous contribution to food security, are … book examine the nature of large-scale surface irrigation systems in India, analyze their associated problems, and discu …

farm mechanization, micro irrigation, digital technology driven farm and crop management, financial services, energy …

resulted in high dependency on diesel for pumping out groundwater for irrigation; this, along with soaring petroleum prices … of feeders for irrigation, increase in the intensity of surfaced roads in rural areas, improve procurement and marketing …

, it makes three principal recommendations to stimulate agricultural growth in the state. viz., expansion of irrigation … value commodities. The main scope for expanding irrigation lies in the largely untapped ground water resources; this … separating the feeders for irrigation. The proportion of surfaced roads in the state is one of the lowest in the country and …