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DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM STORAGE

 

Contents1. Introduction2. Need for Irrigation3. Different Types of Irrigation System3.1. Irrigation System Based on Source3.1.1. Tank Irrigation3.1.2. Wells and Tube Wells3.1.3. Canal Irrigation3.2. Different Types of Irrigation Systems Based on Delivery Technique3.2.1. Surface Irrigation3.2.2. Sprinkler Irrigation3.2.3. Drip Irrigation3.2.4. Subsurface Irrigation3.2.5. Centre-Pivot Irrigation3.2.6. Manual Irrigation4. Classification of Irrigation Projects/SchemesThe major and medium irrigation projects are further classified as:5. Some Types of Storage Irrigation Systems1. Dams2. Spillways and energy dissipators3. Sluices and outlets6. Some Schemes Related with Irrigation Systems6.1. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)Objectives:Components of PMKSYSalient Features6.2. Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM)About KUSUMComponents of KUSUM ♤ Solarisation of government departments' grid connected water pumps.7. Related Terms8. Previous Years GS Mains Questions1. Evaluate the type of irrigation systems in India and related problems due to faulty practices? Suggest a road map to improve the situation.Answer:2. What are various types of irrigation systems in India? Explain the benefits of micro- irrigation over the conventional irrigation systems. Also discuss the bottlenecks in the adoption of this technology.Answer:Benefits of micro irrigation systemsBottlenecks in adoptionWay Forward9. Previous Years UPSC Mains QuestionsContents1. Food Processing IndustryWhat is Processed FoodItems under the purview of Food Processing Industries in India*NIC – National Industries ClassificationSignificance of LinkagesExisting Challenges in Establishing Robust Linkages4. Scope and Significance of the Food Processing Sector in India5. Potential of Processed Food Sector in India6. Factors Responsible for Success of Food Processing Sector in India ♤ Integrated Supply Chain and Scale of Operations ♤ Processing Technology ♤ Increasing Penetration in Domestic Markets ♤ Competitive Pricing ♤ Brand Competitiveness ♤ Product Innovation7. India’s Strengths in the Food Processing Sector8. A Brief SWOT Analysis of the Food Processing Industry in India9.1. Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006Salient features of the Act9.2. Infrastructure Development in the Food Processing Sector ♤ Scheme for Cold Chain, Value Addition and Preservation Infrastructure ♤ Modernization of Abattoirs ♤ Make In India ♤ Food Processing Fund ♤ National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) ♤ Mega Food Parks Scheme9.3. Challenges that still remain despite Government InitiativesVision 2015 document on Food Processing Industries and Future Prospects of the Food Processing Industry10. Suggestions and Way ForwardPolicy initiatives to plug supply side and infrastructure bottlenecksStreamlining the regulatory structureChange in mindset - Orienting stakeholders towards ‘demand and profit driven production'11. Previous Year GS Mains Test Series Questions1. “Despite continuous efforts and initiatives of the Government to provide the required stimulus to the food processing sector, processing activity is still at a nascent stage in India with low penetration”. In the above context, examine the challenges ailing the food processing sector in India.Answer:2. Explain the backward and forward linkages across the supply chain in the Food Processing Sector. Also discuss their importance in ensuring the success of Supply Chain Management in the Food Processing Industry of India.Answer:3. Food processing industry needs a fillip in the form of better logistics, access to credit, technology indigenisation and implementation of food safety laws. Discuss.Answer:Access to creditTechnology IndigenisationImplementation of Food Safety Laws4. Despite numerous schemes and programmes the growth of food processing industry has been very slow in India. In this context examine the problems with respect to various government initiatives to boost the food processing sector in India.Answer:5. Discuss the potential of Food Processing Industry with regards to employment generation in India. What are the key impediments which need to be overcome before the sector can become internationally competitive and achieve high growth?Answer:Impediments faced by Food Processing industry6. Food safety laws are a critical factor hampering the growth of food processing industry in India. Analyse.Answer:7. Discuss the significance of food processing industry in the economic development of the country and the challenges which need to be tackled for sustained growth of the industry. Also elaborate on the salient features of National Mission on Food Processing.Answer: ♤ Supply side bottlenecks: ♤ Infrastructure bottlenecks: ♤ Deficiencies in the regulatory environment:The National Mission on Food Processing

  

 

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