Micro-irrigation development in India: an analysis of distributional pattern and potential correlates

A. Suresh, Aditya K.S., Girish Jha and Suresh Pal
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International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2019, vol. 35, issue 6, 999-1014

Abstract: In India, of late, micro-irrigation has received considerable policy focus. However, as of 2017, only about 10% of the potential area is under micro-irrigation. The present study analyzes the pattern and equity issues of distribution of micro-irrigation in India and identifies the potential correlates. The regression analysis reveals that the stage of groundwater development and agro-climatic differences significantly influence the spread of micro-irrigation. The relatively low spread of micro-irrigation in states with over-exploited groundwater needs attention. Overall, the study points to the need to revamp the current micro-irrigation development programmes, which focus excessively on subsidy.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2018.1504755

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