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Micro-Irrigation and Water Management

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

India’s water scarcity challenges require efficient utilization through micro-irrigation—drip, sprinkler systems. Government programs like Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana encourage technology adoption, optimizing water usage and boosting yields. Key exam points: bridging hardware costs, training farmers for system maintenance, and synergy with watershed development to recharge groundwater. Also consider how climate volatility intensifies water stress, necessitating integrated solutions from local watershed committees to large-scale river interlinking debates.

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