प्रपत्र-4.4-वर्षा आधारित कृषि हेतु उपयोगी जल बचत तकनीक व जन भागीदारी

Abstract

Most of the arable land in the country depends on rainfall. Areas with less than 30 percent irrigated area are counted in rainfed areas. Agricultural production in these areas depends entirely on monsoon and non-monsoon rainfall. Often these areas are prone to drought and often drought occurs once every three years. The rainfed agricultural area is spread over about 60 to 65 percent of the total agricultural area of the country. There is always uncertainty in rainfed farming because man has no control over the intensity and quantity of rainfall. In terms of natural resources, all the soil (red, black, alluvial alluvial sediments, mixed soils, etc.) found in the country exist in these areas. Presently these regions are playing an important role in the economic development of the country. These areas cover about 48 percent of the food crop area and about 68 percent of the non-food crop area. Keeping in mind the economic condition of rainfed farmers, it will be necessary to use such methods which are less expensive and economically beneficial. Technically planned use of various methods of water saving will be necessary for rainfed farming. Advanced techniques developed by agricultural scientists will have to be delivered to farmers at the appropriate time. There is an urgent need to ensure public participation by making water saving schemes more effective for the farmers of these areas. Water scarcity, over-exploitation of ground water resources, inadequate use of surface water, continuous expansion of agricultural land, urbanization and industrialization, unnecessary use of water, proper management of rainwater harvesting, reservoirs and water storage areas Shortage, and lack of water treatment plants, prudent and rational management of stored water, etc. are many problems of water saving. By adopting water saving techniques and implementing them effectively as a measure, adopting government efforts to manage water resources, following water harvesting and management systems and adopting the suggestions given

by scientists at different levels Increase in income of farmers can be achieved in the regions. There is no doubt that farmers of rainfed areas will have to be constantly informed about the appropriate techniques of water saving, but there will always be an urgent need for public participation. Until the public is awakened, this gift given by nature will continue to be wasted.