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India’s Pioneers in Water Engineering and Agriculture

Visvesvaraya and Swaminathan: India’s Pioneers in Water Engineering and Agriculture

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Introduction India’s journey toward modernization and self-reliance has been guided by visionary leaders whose scientific and technological contributions transformed the nation’s economic, agricultural, and industrial foundations. Two such towering personalities are Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and Dr. Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, whose groundbreaking work in water engineering and agricultural science respectively laid the foundations for India’s development…

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Sugar Mill Expansion in Southern India

Emerging Trend of Sugar Mill Expansion in Southern India: Causes and Implications

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Introduction Sugarcane cultivation and sugar production have long been integral to India’s agricultural and industrial landscape. India is the second-largest producer of sugar globally, contributing significantly to rural employment, agro-industrial development, and foreign exchange earnings through sugar exports. Traditionally, northern states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have dominated sugar production due to favorable agro-climatic conditions…

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Effective Land and Water Resource Management

Effective Land and Water Resource Management

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The effective management of land and water resources plays a central role in alleviating poverty, reducing disasters, improving food security, and ensuring environmental sustainability. It is widely recognized that a mismanagement of these resources is at the core of many human miseries ranging from drought and famine to displacement, economic instability, and conflict. A systematic…

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Restoring Mountain Ecosystems from the Negative Impact of Development Initiatives and Tourism

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Introduction Mountain ecosystems are among the most fragile and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. They provide essential ecosystem services such as water regulation, biodiversity conservation, soil stabilization, climate regulation, and cultural heritage. These ecosystems support millions of people directly and indirectly through agriculture, forest products, and tourism. However, in recent decades, development initiatives and tourism have…

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Water Stress in India: Regional Variations, Causes, and Implications

Water Stress in India: Regional Variations, Causes, and Implications

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Introduction Water is one of the most essential natural resources, critical for human survival, agriculture, industry, and ecosystem sustainability. India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, faces a growing challenge of water stress, characterized by the scarcity of water relative to demand. Rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change, and unsustainable water management have intensified…

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solutions to droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation

Interlinking of Rivers: A Viable Solution to Droughts, Floods, and Interrupted Navigation – A Critical Examination

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Introduction India is a country of diverse hydrological regimes, hosting numerous river systems that sustain agriculture, industries, drinking water supply, and inland navigation. Despite this, India faces multi-dimensional water problems: To address these challenges, the concept of interlinking rivers (ILR) has emerged as a potential solution. The idea is to transfer surplus water from river…

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Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP): A Comprehensive Overview

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Introduction Irrigation is a cornerstone of India’s agricultural development and food security. Efficient irrigation infrastructure ensures timely water availability, improved crop yields, and enhanced rural livelihoods. Despite India having a large network of canals, reservoirs, and tanks, many irrigation projects were slow to complete due to resource constraints, delays in funding, and technical challenges. To…

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Smart Irrigation Technologies: Addressing Water Scarcity in Farming

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Introduction to Smart Irrigation Water scarcity has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing the world today, particularly in agriculture. Agriculture accounts for about 70% of global freshwater use, and this figure is expected to rise with the increasing demand for food. As populations grow and climate change exacerbates water shortages, farmers are…

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