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Micro Irrigation Systems Design
-: Course Content Developed By :-
Dr. K. N. Tiwari
Professor
Dept. of Agricultural and Food Engg., IIT Kharagpur
Water is one of the most critical inputs for agriculture which consumes more than 80% of the water resources of the country. Availability of adequate quantity and quality of water is, therefore, key factors for achieving higher productivity levels. Investments in conservation of water, improved techniques to ensure its timely supply, and improve its efficient use are some of the imperatives which the country needs to enhance. Poor irrigation efficiency of conventional irrigation system has not only reduced the anticipated outcome of investments made towards water resource development, but has also resulted in environmental problems like water logging and soil salinity thereby affecting crop yields. This, therefore, calls for massive investments in adoption of improved methods of irrigation such as drip and sprinkler, including fertigation.