Technological Change in Indian Irrigated Agriculture
Synopsis
Water Scarcity is undoubtedly worsening. Supply-side solutions alone will not work; efficient use of water is the need of the hour, especially through investment in water saving technologies. Both drip and sprinkler technologies are not only water saving but also crop yield raising. Their adoption by Indian farmers is the key to another Green Revolution that would be truly resource conserving and environment friendly. This book is addressed to the study of the economics of these water saving methods of irrigated agriculture. The book, comprising seven chapters, is based on the author’s recent investigations. The imperative of achieving economy in water use is spelt out in Chapter 1 which also gives an overview of main research results. The impact of drip irrigation on various parameters of farm economy is assessed in Chapter 2. The spatio-temporal spread of drip and sprinkler irrigation is delineated in Chapter 3. While the role of prices in farmers’ adoption of new technologies and practices is underlined in Chapter 4, the available empirical evidence on economic viability of drip irrigation is critically sifted in Chapter 5. In Chapter 6 water saving methods for paddy are briefly reviewed from both private and social angles. The concluding chapter 7 provides a summary view and policy implications. It is argued that the policy of subsidising farm inputs to the extent of making them free or nearly free is not conducive to the spread of efficient technologies and practices. On the other hand, the case for promotional subsidy support for such resource conserving technologies is strong.
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