Study on the irrigation water distribution system developed by Barind Multipurpose Development Authority
Ggrowth in crop production in the country primarily depends on the irrigation development. Due to absence of adequate surface water in the dry season, irrigation is heavily dependent on groundwater. With the increased in groundwater use and expansion of irrigated area inefficient water distribution and inadequate supply limit crop growth in irrigated fields. Thus, improvement of on-farm irrigation management practices and water distribution are now crucial for the growth in agricultural production. The optimum use of irrigation water should be an important strategy for increasing agricultural production in Bangladesh. Recently much attention has been given to improving the performance of existing irrigation systems instead of building new irrigation systems. The present study evaluates performance of irrigation water distribution system developed by BMDA in the northwest region of Bangladesh.