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For Prelims: Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), water stress, groundwater For Mains: Benefits and issues of Direct Seeded Rice method of rice...
07 Jul 2022 Irrigation
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Costly Fertilisers: Rethink Consumption
This editorial is based on “The fertiliser Pinch” which was published in The Indian Express on 24/06/2022. It talks about the need to...
24 Jun 2022 Irrigation
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For Prelims: Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR), Rice For Mains: Irrigation, DSR Why in News? Recently, the Punjab government announced Rs 1,500...
06 May 2022 Irrigation
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This editorial is based on “Groundwater: A Valuable ‘invisible’ Resource” which was published in Hindustan Times on...
22 Mar 2022 Irrigation
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Why in News Recently, an analysis of water level data done by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) indicates that about 33% of the wells monitored...
30 Nov 2021 Irrigation
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The Issues of Micro-Irrigation Sector
This article is based on “An SOS Call from the Indian Micro-Irrigation Industry” which was published in Livemint on 19/11/2021. It...
19 Nov 2021 Irrigation
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Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
Why in News In recent years, the Government of India has introduced several solar irrigation schemes like PM KUSUM, Suryamitra Skill Development...
31 Aug 2021 Irrigation
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Groundwater Depletion and Cropping Intensity
Why in News In a recent study, it has been found that groundwater depletion in India could reduce winter cropped acreage significantly in years...
26 Apr 2021 Irrigation
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Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project
Why in News The Chief Minister of Rajasthan has demanded the national project status for the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). The main...
19 Mar 2021 Irrigation
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Why in News Recently, the Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2021-22. This was the first digital budget. This section deals with the...
03 Feb 2021 Irrigation
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This article is based on “The problem of ageing dams” which was published in The Hindu on 01/02/2021. It talks about the issue of...
01 Feb 2021 Irrigation
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Why in News A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been recently signed between Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti and Council...
24 Dec 2020 Irrigation
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Problems of Punjab’s Monoculture
Why in News Amidst the ongoing farmer’s protests, questions are being raised on the sustainability of paddy-wheat cultivation, especially in...
17 Dec 2020 Irrigation
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The Big Picture: Groundwater Extraction Norms
Why in News? With around one-sixth of assessed ground water units in the country facing over-exploitation, the Centre Govt has issued revised...
29 Oct 2020 Irrigation
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Kisan Suryodaya Yojana: Gujarat
Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister has launched the ‘Kisan Suryodaya Yojana’ aimed at providing day-time electricity to farmers in...
26 Oct 2020 Irrigation
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Why in News The wheat variety called MACS 6478 has doubled the crop yield for farmers in Karanjkhop, a village in Maharashtra. Key...
16 Oct 2020 Irrigation
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Why in News Recently, farmers from Golaghat district in Assam have cultivated new flood resistant paddy varieties to shift from the traditional...
13 Jul 2020 Irrigation
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West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project
Why in News Recently, the Government of India, the Government of West Bengal, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the World Bank...
16 May 2020 Irrigation
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Why in News Due to labour shortage in two granary states of Punjab and Haryana, farmers are now being encouraged to adopt ‘Direct Seeding of...
14 May 2020 Irrigation
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Irrigation Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil or agricultural field. It is the replacement or supplementation of...
17 Feb 2020 Irrigation
