Micro irrigation systems in India : emergence, status and impacts / P.K. Viswanathan, M. Dinesh Kumar, A. Narayanamoorthy, editors.
Viswanathan, P. K., editor.; Dinesh Kumar, M., editor.; Narayanamoorthy, A., editor.
2016
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Title
Micro irrigation systems in India : emergence, status and impacts / P.K. Viswanathan, M. Dinesh Kumar, A. Narayanamoorthy, editors.
ISBN
9789811003486 (electronic book)
9811003483 (electronic book)
9789811003462
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0348-6
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Singapore : Springer Science and Business Media, 2016.
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English
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1 online resource : illustrations.
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10.1007/978-981-10-0348-6 doi
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GE300
Dewey Decimal Classification
363.705
Summary
This book takes stock of micro irrigation systems (MIS), the technological intervention in India's agricultural and water management sectors, over the past couple of decades. Based on empirical research from the major agriculturally dynamic states, viz., Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the book provides a nuanced understanding and objective assessment of the implementation and adoption of MIS across these states. It addresses several of the questions related to adoption and impacts of MIS in India. On the adoption side, the key question that the book addresses is which segment of the farming community adopts MIS across states? The impacts analysed include those on physical, agronomic and economic aspects. At the macro level, the question being asked is about the future potential of MIS in terms of saving water from agriculture and making more water available for environment. The book also addresses the question of the positive/negative externalities and real social benefits and costs from the use of MIS, a major justification for heavy capital subsidies for its purchase by farmers. It also brings out certain critical concerns pertaining to MIS adoption, which need to be addressed through more empirical research based on longitudinal panel/ cross sectional data. The book would be of great use to researchers (agricultural water management, irrigation economics), students of water resource engineering, irrigation engineering and water resources management, as well as to policy makers and agricultural water management experts - national and international.
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Viswanathan, P. K., editor.
Dinesh Kumar, M., editor.
Narayanamoorthy, A., editor.
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India studies in business and economics.
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Foreword; Preface; Contents; Editors and Contributors; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Background; 1.2 Scope of the Current Volume; References; 2 Water Saving and Yield Enhancing Micro Irrigation Technologies in India: Theory and Practice; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Contribution of Micro-irrigation Technologies in Indian Agriculture; 2.2.1 Present Spread of Micro-irrigation Technologies in Indian Agriculture; 2.3 Physical Impact of Micro-irrigation Technologies on Water Demand for Crop Production; 2.4 Economic Impacts of MI Systems; 2.5 Potential Area Under Different Water Saving MI Technologies in India.

2.6 Can Drip Irrigation Solve Water Scarcity Problems in Andhra Pradesh?2.7 Conclusions; References; 3 State of Adoption of Drip Irrigation for Crops Cultivation in Maharashtra; 3.1 An Overview; 3.2 Water Resources Development; 3.3 Rainfall Pattern; 3.4 Cropping Pattern; 3.5 Trends in Drip Irrigation Development; 3.6 Impact of Drip Method of Irrigation; 3.7 Economic Viability of Investment in Drip Irrigation; 3.8 Pointers for Future Research; References; 4 Micro-irrigation in Karnataka: Potential and Constraints for Adoption; 4.1 Background; 4.2 Changes in Cropping Pattern and Irrigated Area.

4.3 Policy Initiatives on Micro-irrigation in Karnataka4.4 Status of Micro Irrigation in Karnataka; 4.5 Conclusions; References; 5 State of Development and Adoption of Micro Irrigation Systems in Gujarat; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Water Resources Development in Gujarat; 5.3 Overview of Status of Adoption and Impacts of Micro Irrigation Systems in Gujarat; 5.3.1 Adoption of Pressure Induced Networks (PINS) and MIS in Gujarat; 5.3.2 Socio-economic Profile of Farmers Adopting PINS/MIS; 5.3.3 Benefits of Micro Irrigation Systems in Banaskantha, Gujarat.

5.3.4 Adoption of MIS During Kharif, Rabi and Summer Seasons5.3.5 Change in Area Under MIS During Kharif, Rabi and Summer; 5.4 Emerging Issues; References; 6 `Wet' Water Saving and Social Benefits from Micro Irrigation: A Study from IGNP Command Area in Rajasthan; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Context; 6.3 Physical and Socio-economic Characteristics of the Study Area; 6.3.1 The Location and Its Physical Environment; 6.3.2 Socio-economic Conditions; 6.3.3 Indira Gandhi Nahar Project; 6.3.4 Reasons for Sprinkler Adoption; 6.4 Objectives and Methodology.

6.4.1 Sampling Frame, and Method of Data Collection6.4.2 Analytical Procedure; 6.5 Analysis and Results; 6.5.1 Changes in Crop Inputs; 6.5.2 Changes in Crop Yield Due to Sprinkler Adoption; 6.5.3 Changes in Cropping and Irrigation After Sprinkler Adoption; 6.5.4 Impact on Livestock Rearing; 6.5.5 Impact of Sprinkler Irrigation on Crop Water Productivity; 6.5.6 Incremental Economic Benefits from Sprinkler Usage; 6.5.7 Social Benefits from the Use of Sprinklers; 6.6 Findings; 6.7 Conclusion; References; 7 Social Benefit Cost Analysis of Drip Irrigation; 7.1 Introduction.

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