Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 103 wordsTheir whole copy
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The widespread growth of water intensive crops such as rice, sugarcane etc in states like Rajasthan, Haryana has led to water use inefficiency in India. To ensure enhanced crop productivity and better farm income, PMKSY tends to diversify from underground water based pump irrigation to more effective solution :
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Per drop, more crop" --> (3) Reduced dependence on monsoon through "Har khet ko Pani" --> (4) Promoting sustainable agriculture via command area management --> (5) Crop diversification through "Sahi Fasal" campaign
To ensure enhanced crop productivity and better farm income, PMKSY tends to diversify from underground water based pump irrigation to more effective solution :
- Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation for water use efficiency
- Enhanced water table via reduced exploitation
Yet there are challenges →
- Ineffective water use due to subsidised electricity
- over 85% water extraction for irrigation (UN Water Development report)
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India should utilise its collaboration with countries like Israel for effective water management.