Economic Impact of Subsurface Drainage Technology: Institutional and Policy Imperatives for Upscaling

Suresh Kumar, Pratap S. Birthal, S. Kumar and R. K. Yadav

No 358870, Policy Papers from ICAR National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP)

Abstract: Sustaining livelihoods in fragile environments, characterized by land degradation amidst the increasing threat of climate change, is a significant challenge. Soil salinity and other forms of land degradation severely affect crop yield and food supply. Hence, both preventive and curative strategies are essential for managing salt-affected and waterlogged saline soils. To effectively promote such strategies, policymakers need robust evidence on their socioeconomic impacts. This study provides evidence of the economic impact of subsurface drainage technologies. In addition, it identifies constraints faced by farmers and project implementation agencies during the execution and operation of the subsurface drainage system. By highlighting these challenges, this study offers valuable insights into the practical difficulties in implementing strategies for reclamation of waterlogged saline soils.

Keywords: Environmental Economics and Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Food Security and Poverty; Land Economics/Use; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 72
Date: 2025-02-03
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.358870

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