Irrigated Agriculture

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Agriculture in India. 3. Effective Rainfall and its significance. 4. The Irrigation Project Design. 5. India’s Second Green Revolution. 6. Groundwater Irrigated Agriculture in India. 7. The Role of the World Bank. 8. Irrigation System Operational Management by Canal Automation. 9. Wastewater Irrigation: Economic Catalyst for Marginalised Communities. 10. The Environmental Challenge and Irrigation. 11. Wastewater Use in Irrigated Agriculture. 12. Productivity Growth and Sustainability in Post-Green Revolution Agriculture. 13. Implications for Public Policy. Index.

“This is designed to fulfill the need for an up to date comprehensive text on irrigation water management for students of agriculture both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The next comprises 13 chapters which cover different aspects of irrigation. The book describes as to know irrigation is done in India.

The scope of book makes it useful reference for the student of agricultural engineering, agricultural physics and environmental science as well. It may also severe as a guidebook to persons in NGOs engaged in agricultural extension activities.” (jacket)