Contents

1. Introduction 195

2. Need for Irrigation 195

3. Different Types of Irrigation System 195

3.1. Irrigation System Based on Source 195

3.1.1. Tank Irrigation 196

3.1.2. Wells and Tube Wells 196

3.1.3. Canal Irrigation 198

3.2. Different Types of Irrigation Systems Based on Delivery Technique 199

3.2.1. Surface Irrigation 199

3.2.2. Sprinkler Irrigation 200

3.2.3. Drip Irrigation 200

3.2.4. Subsurface Irrigation 201

3.2.5. Centre-Pivot Irrigation 201

3.2.6. Manual Irrigation 201

4. Classification of Irrigation Projects/Schemes 201

5. Some Types of Storage Irrigation Systems 203

6. Some Schemes Related with Irrigation Systems 205

6.1. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) 205

6.2. Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM) 205

7. Related Terms 206

8. Previous Years GS Mains Questions 207

9. Previous Years UPSC Mains Questions 210