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The Dissemination of Private Wells and Double Tragedies: The Overexploitation of Groundwater among Well Users and Increased Poverty among Non-Well Users in Tamil Nadu, India
Kajisa, Kei; Palanisami, Kuppannan; Sakurai, Takeshi - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2006
This paper investigates the impact of the dissemination of modern irrigation systems, i.e. private wells with pumps, on … and thus rely solely on traditional irrigation systems called tank irrigation systems. The analysis is based on a village … and household data set collected in Tamil Nadu, India where tank irrigation systems have been managed collectively for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005805190
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A Dynamic Risk Optimization Model for Evaluating Profitable and Feasible Water Management Plans
Grove, Bennie; Oosthuizen, L.K.; Backeberg, G.R. - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2006
available water resources through the adoption o f more efficient irrigation technology and irrigation scheduling. A requirement … and irrigation system application rates in the model. Risk simulation procedures are used to generate an appropriately … flood irrigation farm in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme South Africa to demonstrate the capability of the model to optimize …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005805203
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Toxicity and Profitability of Rice Cultivation under Waste- Water Irrigation: The Case of the East Calcutta Wetlands
Mukherjee, Vivekananda; Gupta, Gautam - eSocialSciences - 2011
Wetlands region where untreated sewage water from the city of Calcutta, India, is used for the purpose of irrigation during the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009386044
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Suicides by Cotton Farmers in Andhra Pradesh
Joseph, Reji K - eSocialSciences - 2007
The paper disuses and analyzes the condition of cotton farmers of Andra Pradesh and the reasons for their committing suicides.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009321472
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Why Tank Systems Need to be Revitalized: Kaveripakkam Tank in Tamil Nadu
Sivasubramaniyan, K - eSocialSciences - 2008
In the past tank systems of water storage and use played an important role in the region’s prosperity. In recent times these tanks are being neglected. A case in point is the Kaveripakkam tank in Tamil Nadu.. .
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Groundwater Users, Wake up: Danger Ahead! Message from the Experts
Raju, K.V.; Babu, Lenin; Nanjundaiah, C.; Mukerjee, Sarbani - eSocialSciences - 2007
The Expert Group constituted by the Planning commission to examine issues related to groundwater management and ownership has made extensive recommendations tha need to be taken seriously. Most importantly it points to the urgency of addressing the issue of groundwater depletion. A quick review...
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Peasant Movement in South Maharashtra: Not only 'Issue based' Anymore
Phadke, Anant - eSocialSciences - 2005
The February agitation of farmers and the drought affected of rural South Maharashtra, in the form of a two-day ‘sit in’ last in Mumbai led to ministerial-level negotiations and several important decisions. If the ruling circles have been relatively more responsive to this movement...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009250189
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State of Indian Agriculture 2011-12
eSocialSciences - 2012
The report reviews the status and performance of agriculture, especially during the last two decades, and also presents what could be the way forward, given our objectives of accelerated growth, inclusiveness and the reducing of poverty and hunger. [Ministry of Agriculture Report]....
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Odisha Budget 2013-14: Part 1 Agriculture
Government, Orissa - eSocialSciences - 2013
Budget presented by Shri Prasanna Acharya. The first part contains the Agriculture Budget.
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Spatial Convergence and Growth in Indian Agriculture: 1967-2010
Chaterjee, Tirtha - eSocialSciences - 2014
that infrastructure like roads, irrigation, electricity aid in growth and so do quality of human capital. Hence …
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