Types Of Irrigation Systems In India - Important India 2c2f4a

6/25/2014

Types of Irrigation Systems in India - Important India

Legal Notices

Handicraft »

Search this Site...

History of India »

Legal Notices & Copyrights

Indian Music »

Important India »

Categories »

Report an Article

Types of Irrigation Systems in India Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On September 19, 2013. No comments

The various types of Systems of Irrigation practiced in India Irrigation refer to the supplying water to the dry land as a

Search Important India Search this Site...

Categories Select Category

supplementation of rain water. It is mainly aimed for cultivation. There are various types of systems of irrigation practices in different parts of India. Irrigation in India is carried on through

Related Posts

wells, tanks, canals, Perennial canal, Multi-purpose river valley

Canal Irrigation System in India

projects etc.

Important Multipurpose River Projects in India

Irrigation System in India are carried on in the following ways:

1. Well Water Irrigation system:

Necessity of Irrigation in Indian agriculture Importance of Irrigation in Indian

Wells are mainly found in U. P., Bihar, Tamil Nadu etc. there are

Agriculture

various types of wells—shallow wells, deep wells, tube wells,

Major Types of Soil found in India

artesian wells etc. From the shallow wells water is not always available as the level of water goes down during the dry months. Deep wells are more suitable for the purpose of irrigation as water from them is available throughout the year. Tube wells are also used for irrigation purposes. A deep tube well worked by electricity, can irrigate a much larger area (about 400 hectares) than a surface well (1/2 hectares). Tube wells are mostly used in U.P., Hariyana, Punjab, Bihar and Gujarat. In Rajasthan and Maharashtra, artesian wells are now supplying

Tags Agra

Agriculture in India

Ancient India Arts and Crafts of West Bengal Aurangzeb History

water to agricultural lands. http://www.importantindia.com/4395/types-of-irrigation-systems-in-india/

1/4

6/25/2014

Types of Irrigation Systems in India - Important India

2. Tank Water Irrigation system:

Babur

In the Deccan, reservoirs are made by constructing dams. This

chhatrapati shivaji maharaj history

system is greatly adopted in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka etc. In Northern India also, tanks are constructed for storing water. From all these tanks, water is carried to the fields through canals.

3. Inundation Irrigation system:

Buddhism

Cultural Institutions in India Cyclone Phailin (Articles and Essays) Delhi

Environment

Canal irrigation is playing a vital role in Indian agriculture. It canal near about 42% of total irrigated land. In many places during the rainy season, there is flood in the rivers. The flood water is carried to the field through canals. These canals are found in W.B., Bihar, Orissa, etc. They supply water only when there is flood in the rivers, and therefore, are of no use during the dry

Fatehpur Sikri Geography of Gujarat Gharanas of Indian Classical Music

season when water is required most. Himalayas in India

4. Perennial canals Irrigation System: In order to supply water throughout the year, reservoirs are constructed for storing water. From these reservoirs, water can be supplied to the fields whenever there is demand for it. So this

Hinduism History of Akbar History of Andhra Pradesh

system of irrigation ensures supply of water in all season. This type of perennial canal is found mostly in Punjab, U.P., and Tamil Nadu. In Punjab, the upper Bari Doab canal connecting the Ravi and the Beas and Sirhind (from the Sutlej) canal is famous. In U.P., the Upper Ganga and the Lower Ganga canals, Agra and Sarda canals, etc. are important. In Tamil Nadu, most important are the

Important Articles of Indian Constitution Indian Festivals Indian Industry Indian Literature

Buckingham canal and the Periyar canal.

Indian Parliament

5. Multi Purpose River Valley Projects :

Indus Valley Civilization

In recent years, multi-purpose river valley projects are helping

Information on National Parks in India

agriculture. The most important are the Damodar Project and the Mor Project in West Bengal, the Mahanadi (Hirakud) Project in Orissa,

Irrigation in India Kantha Embroidery

the Kosi Project in Bihar, and the Bhakra Nangal Project in Punjab. These projects offer facilities for irrigation, flood control, soil conservation etc.

http://www.importantindia.com/4395/types-of-irrigation-systems-in-india/

Maratha Empire Minerals in India Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan 2/4

6/25/2014

Types of Irrigation Systems in India - Important India

Related Posts:

Nanda Empire

1. Canal Irrigation System in India

Nasiruddin Muhammad Humayun

2. Important Multipurpose River Projects in India 3. Necessity of Irrigation in Indian agriculture

Natural Vegetation in India

4. Importance of Irrigation in Indian Agriculture 5. Major Types of Soil found in India

North East States of India Power generation in India Prehistoric Rivers of India Sher Shah Suri Short Moral Stories for Children Soils in India Status of Women in India Telugu Literature Tourism Tribal People of India

Archives June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013

http://www.importantindia.com/4395/types-of-irrigation-systems-in-india/

3/4

6/25/2014

Types of Irrigation Systems in India - Important India

Discover India with Importance India. Copyright © 2013 • Indian Music • History of India • Handicraft • Categories • Important India • Report an Article • Legal Notices & Copyrights

http://www.importantindia.com/4395/types-of-irrigation-systems-in-india/

4/4