Rejuvenating tanks for self-sustainable rainfed agriculture in India

  • 01/08/2007

  • Agricultural Situation in India

Rainfed agriculture productivity has constrained even in watershed areas after the termination of the watershed development activities in most places in India due to lack of exit mechanism and social regulation on use of groundwater. Under high risk, low productivity and fragile rainfed farming situation, 'water bodies' are found to be the way out after watersheds. Among water bodies, tanks are viable and feasible option and their restoration and rejuvenation through renewed efforts, will enhance productivity.