Irrigation projects can be classified in five ways: 1. Type of Flow 2. Function Served 3. Scope of Project 4. Purpose of the Project 5. Financial Returns. 1. Classification Based on Type of Flow: (a) Gravity canal system or flow irrigation system. (b) Pumped canal system or lift irrigation system. In gravity canal system irrigation water is obtained from a [...]
In this article we will discuss about some of the important irrigation projects of India. 1. Andhra Pradesh: I. Nagarjunasagar Project: i. Location — Across river Krishna in Nalgonda district. ii. Type — Composite earth and masonry dam. iii. Size — 4865 m long and 125 m high. iv. Benefit — Irrigates 8.3 lakh ha. II. Pochampad Project: i. Location [...]
In this article we will discuss about the economics of irrigation projects. According to the constitution, irrigation projects are planned, executed, owned and operated by State Governments, except all types of wells owned by individuals. In 1679, the following criteria were adopted by the British Parliament to test financial results of irrigation projects in India (Irrigation Commission 1972): (I) By [...]