Agricultural landholdings in India are small and fragmented; about two-thirds of Indian farms fall into the category of less than one hectare. India, as an agrarian economy, is largely self-sufficient in food production, except for wheat and sugar. Farmers who practice subsistence farming and women farmers play a pivotal role in ensuring food security. A […]
Cropping Pattern refers to the proportion of land under cultivation of various crops at different points of your time. Imagine this scenario. There is a piece of land with just two crops, one would be paddy and the other wheat. Both are equally lucrative in terms of income that they generate for someone who cultivates
Agriculture is the science and art of cultivating the soil and making it fertile so that we can get useful products from it. The art of agriculture has been developed in the Indian subcontinent from Vedic times. The major crops grown here are paddy, wheat, sugar cane, pulses, vegetables, cotton and jute. India is the
Agriculture, one of the most ancient and major market sectors of India; meets some essential needs of the population such as food, clothing and shelter. The economic conditions of farming communities have been largely controlled by the markets. With growing urbanization, more and more people are attracted to the job opportunities in cities and towns.
Rainwater harvesting is a simple method by which rainfall is collected for future usage. In other words, collected rain water can be utilized for different purposes or can be collected and kept in a safe place for later use. Garden, agricultural and personal use of collected rain water are some of its many applications. Rainwater
A dam or water barrier is used to control the flow of water in order to supply it for various uses, including, but not limited to water supply, flood control, irrigation, navigation, hydropower generation, trapping sediment, land drainage and wastewater management. Hydropower generated by dams is usually referred to as “hydroelectricity”. The way in which
India has moved right into the era of integrated water resources management approach. The country needs an appropriate infrastructure that can support its needs. In ancient times, we used to conserve water by constructing sophisticated hydraulic structures like dams built of stone rubble, reservoirs or lakes, embankments and canals for irrigation. The objectives or Advantages
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Water is a basic human need for every individual. Recent global experience shows it is highly essential for food security. However, water sources are becoming scarce or polluted, especially in the small island states. This situation should be considered seriously as it may affect their survival. Water resources are being over-exploited to expand irrigated areas
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Water is one of the vital elements on earth. It is a renewable resource, but not enough for all our needs. There are concerns about global warming and how it could affect the availability of fresh water. The growth in the population has created the danger of depleting this much-needed resource causing people to worry
The forest is one of the most important natural resources that helps our survival. These forests are being destroyed at a fast pace due to various reasons. Some of the reasons are cutting trees, mining, hunting of wild animals on large scale etc. We have to take some steps to save the forest for our
