The following points highlight the top eight institutions set up for water management in the world. The institutions are: 1. International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka 2. International Center for Water Technology, California State University, Fresno 3. Directorate of Water Management (DWM) – ICAR, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India and Few Others. 1. International Water […]
Institutions of Water Management in the World | Irrigation | Agronomy
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Irrigation Legislation of Andhra Pradesh | India | Irrigation | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the irrigation legislation of Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, Command Area Development (CAD) Act that was enacted in the year 1984 imposed the creation of Command Area Development Authorities (CADAs) and ‘Pipe Committees’ (PC). These Pipe Committees proved to be quite ineffective as the delivery of water at […]
Grading of Land for Irrigation | Land Grading | Irrigation | Agronomy
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Land grading is reshaping the surface of land to planned grades for irrigation and subsequent drainage. In general, the terms land grading, land levelling and land forming are synonymously used in literature. Land grading permits uniform and efficient application of irrigation water without excessive erosion and at the same time provides for adequate surface drainage. […]