About the Book: Irrigation and Water Pollution
Contents : Historical Background of Irrigation : Canal Irrigation in Post
Independence; Tanks Irrigation before Independence; Indian River; Canal
Irrigation in India; Water Management of India and Fluctuations in Agricultural
Output : Fluctuations in Agricultural Output Growth during Post-Reform Periods;
The Importance of Irrigation in Reducing Fluctuations; Government Steps for
Accelerating Irrigation System; Ground Water, Rainwater, Irrigation, Watershed
Development and Check Dams : Available Groundwater; River-Basin and Geographic
Distribution; Water Shed Development; Irrigation, Flood and Water Management;
Efficiency of Water Potential and Agriculture : Estimates of Consumptive Use;
Regional Variations; Irrigation Potential in India; Utilization of Major Medium
and Minor Irrigation Potential;