Abstract

ROLE OF SURFACE WATER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE : AN IMPACT ANALYSIS OF TANK IRRIGATION IN SHIMOGA DISTRICT

Dr Channabasavanagouda Patil

Volume: 4 Issue: 1 2014

Abstract:

Tank irrigation has been prevalent in the different States of India. Being a very old irrigation system, tanks were traditionally considered to be assets by the princely states and created by state funds. However, their maintenance has always been neglected by the rulers. Many of village irrigation tanks have lost their capacity due to silting, weed growth and structural erosion. Feeder channels are not functioning due to encroachment and distribution network has been disrupted. Tanks are basic resource for irrigation, drinking water, domestic use for people and animals, recharging ground water, fuel wood and timber, fish production, fodder, environment and silt and sand for construction. Current scenario of tank irrigation is discouraging. Thus, the present study is intended to study the importance of surface (tank) water irrigation in the development of irrigation and awareness of the farmers about tank management.

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