India’s irrigation sector has experienced substantial growth and modernisation in recent years, driven by strategic government interventions and a strong policy focus on water efficiency and sustainability. According to the recent Economic Survey 2024-25, the […]
By Shashi Kant Singh, Partner, Agriculture, PwC India India inhabits 18 per cent of the world’s population but has only 4 per cent of the global water resources (World Bank Group). Around 89 per cent […]
The irrigation sector plays a pivotal role in India’s agricultural landscape, enabling food security, enhancing climate resilience and stabilising farm incomes. Strengthening the sector by constructing adequate infrastructure, modernising irrigation systems and ensuring sustainable water […]
The uncertainty of weather patterns in India has been increasing due to climate change. As a result, rain-fed agriculture has become more vulnerable to low output and huge harvest losses in times of inadequate rainfall. […]
By Avinash Chandani, Partner, Deloitte India Status of irrigation in India India has 140 million hectares of net sown area, of which 55 per cent is irrigated and the remaining is rainfed. Currently, 55 per […]
The irrigation sector uses the highest amount of water in India amongst all other sectors. It is also one of the most adversely affected sectors because of its high dependence on erratic rainfall and shrinking […]
The journey towards sophisticated agriculture in India is incomplete without addressing age-old irrigation practices. The sector’s high dependence on water and energy resources makes it vulnerable to climate change. Recognising this, various avenues for sustainable […]
The growth of the agricultural sector is stymied by its dependence on scarce water resources. The sector is the largest user of limited groundwater resources. According to the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and assessment […]
The irrigation coverage in India has increased to around 50 per cent of the net sown area at present, from 17 per cent at the time of Independence. According to NITI Aayog, in 2022-23, of […]
Irrigation area coverage in India has increased from around 17 per cent of the net sown area at the time of Independence to around 50 per cent at present. This has been possible with the […]
Like the progression of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs from physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem to self-actualisation, our perception of water in India has also grown after the Independence from “Roti, Kapada aur Makan”, to […]
India currently accounts for 18 per cent of the world’s population and it is projected to reach approximately 1.4 billion by 2025 and 1.62 billion by 2050. As the population grows, there will be an […]
The National River Linking Project (NRLP) water transfers aim to reduce the impact of recurring flooding in Eastern India while easing water shortages in western and southern India. Once the NRLP is completed, India’s utilisable […]
Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for over 50 per cent of India’s population and it is important to the country’s overall socio-economic structure. Due to this, irrigation is the largest consumer of water […]
In India, irrigation has a crucial role in agriculture and rural development. Over the years, it has gained traction, with a greater focus on major multipurpose irrigation projects. The government has made concerted efforts to […]
With various projects and initiatives for saving water such as groundwater recharge, rainwater harvesting and non-revenue water (NRW) reduction, the water sector has gained a lot of attention in the past few years. The Ministry […]
Over the years, the government has launched various schemes and initiatives to bring more land under irrigation. In 1992, the government initiated micro-irrigation in the country and later launched the centrally sponsored scheme on micro-irrigation. […]
The irrigation sector is the largest consumer of water in the country. The current stress on the country’s finite water resources is worrisome. In response, micro-irrigation techniques, such as the drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, […]
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