Merits of Canal Irrigation

♤ Most of the canals provide perennial irrigation and supply water as and when needed. This saves the crops from drought conditions and helps in increasing the farm production.

♤ Canals carry a lot of sediment brought down by the rivers. This sediment is deposited in the agricultural fields which add to the fertility of soil.

♤ Some of the canals are parts of multipurpose projects and, therefore, provide cheap source of irrigation.

♤ Although the initial cost involved in canal irrigation is much higher, it is quite cheap in the long run.