MODERNISATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

India is the largest agricultural producer in the world. Rain fall and perennial rivers are the major water source for agriculture. About 2/3rd of cultivated land in India are dependent on monsoons. From ancient days onwards various types of irrigation structures are constructed and utilized for agricultural and domestic purposes very successfully. But recent years availability of rain fall in various parts of India are below average and it creates lots of problems in agriculture field. Hence presently we are forced to cultivate the crops with available water. Indian irrigation infrastructure includes a network of canals from rivers, tanks and multipurpose reservoir projects. In this study and research, the various types of water losses are analyzed in the existing irrigation system. Hence it is concluded that Rehabilitation and modernization of irrigation systems are a better way to reduce the wastage of water