Canal Irrigation System in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Canal Irrigation System in India Canal irrigation is the most important form of irrigation in India. It is cheaper. It is of greatest advantage in the river valley regions. In canal irrigation, U.P. stands first in India, followed by Punjab and Haryana.
Necessity of Irrigation in Indian agriculture
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On November 10, 2013
The artificial way of supplying water to the agricultural land at the right moment in an appropriate volume for the proper growth of the plants in order to get the maximum yields of cultivation is technically called irrigation. But irrigation also includes
Short paragraph on Importance of Water Resource in India
India being an agricultural country, water has served as the most important resource for agriculture. Next to China, India has second largest acreage of irrigated land in the world. In a monsoon country with a characteristic dry season and variability of rainfall,
Short Note on Bhakra Nangal Project
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On October 1, 2013
Bhakra Nangal Project Introduction: The Bhakra Nangal Project is joint venture of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan Governments. The two dams, one at Bhakra and another at Nangal, together is referred to as Bhakra-Nangal Project. Aims: The aim of these projects are: to provide
Short essay on Damodar Valley Multipurpose Project
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On September 27, 2013
Damodar Valley Multipurpose Project The Damodar once ‘a river of sorrow’ because of its great floods in West Bengal raises from the Khamarpat hills in Chhota Nagpur plateau of Bihar. To prevent floods, to supply hydro-electric power to Bihar and West Bengal,
Important Multipurpose River Projects in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On September 21, 2013
The important multi-purpose river projects in India are helping the Ganga, Orissa and the Punjab, such as Bhakra-Nangal Projects Hirakud Dam Projects Mayurakshi Project Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose River Project This multi-purpose project has been undertaken for the welfare of Punjab, Hariyana, U.P.,
List of Dams and Barrages in India with River
List of Dams and Barrage in India with River The list of state-wise important dams and barrages in India along the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Kerela etc.
Types of Irrigation Systems in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On September 19, 2013
The various types of Systems of Irrigation practiced in India Irrigation refer to the supplying water to the dry land as a supplementation of rain water. It is mainly aimed for cultivation. There are various types of systems of irrigation practices in
Importance of Irrigation in Indian Agriculture
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On August 21, 2013
Irrigation refers to the process of supply of water through artificial means such as pipes, ditches, sprinklers, etc. The irrigation system helps the farmers to have less dependency on rain-water for the purpose of agriculture. Importance of irrigation in Indian agriculture is