DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

Contents

1. Irrigation and Benefits of Irrigation 62

2. Classification of Irrigation Schemes 63

2.1. Based on Sources 63

2.1.1. Well and Tube-Wells 63

2.1.2. Canal 64

2.1.3. Tank 64

2.2. Based on Magnitude 65

2.2.1. Major and Medium vis-à-vis Minor Irrigation Projects 66

2.3. Based on Technique of Distribution of Water 66

2.4. Based on the Way the Water is Applied 68

2.5. On the Basis of Duration of the Applied 69

2.6. Choice of Irrigation Method 69

3. Efficiency 69

4. Irrigation and National Water Policy 70

5. Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) 71

6. Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) 71

7. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) 72

8. Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies Scheme 72

9. Virtual Water 73

Getting an irrigation system is easy, but getting the most efficient irrigation system for your needs can be quite a bit harder.