Features Of Irrigation Project In Rajasthan

Irrigation Project in Rajasthan

Irrigation projects refer to the facilities that are designed to help in providing water to the land. The water is provided for mainly one purpose, i.e., irrigation. Irrigation projects contain those structures that are capable enough to collect as well as deliver water to those regions that aid in the growth of crops.

In an area like Rajasthan, it becomes tough to utilize Irrigation facilities at a fast pace. This is because Rajasthan suffers from a water shortage. Therefore, the drip Irrigation method is used in Rajasthan that helps water in dripping gradually to the roots upon the surface of the soil.

Salient Features of Irrigation Project in Rajasthan

Rajasthan has adopted multiple Irrigation projects. Some Irrigation projects are minor. On the other hand, some Irrigation projects are major. Mentioned below are some minor as well as major Irrigation projects along with their main characteristics :

1. Project Bhula

Project Bhula is a kind of medium (storage or reservoir) project undertaken in Rajasthan. The main purpose of the project is to aid in irrigation. The project Bhula has been completed. The basin that is involved in Project Bhula is the rivers flowing in the west direction, i.e., Kutch as well as Saurashtra along with Luni. 

2. Project Garada/Gardada/Gararda/Graradada

This project is called by four names, i.e, Project Garada, Gardada, Gararda and Graradada. The major purpose of undertaking the project was to provide help with Irrigation facilities. The basin Ganga is involved in this project. 

3. Project Gang Canal System 

The project Gang Canal System is a kind of major (diversion) project undertaken in Punjab as well Rajasthan. The River Sutlej and tributary Sutlej are involved in this project. The project was undertaken to facilitate the Irrigation process. 

4. Project Govt

Project Govt is a kind of medium (storage or reservoir) project undertaken in Rajasthan. The main purpose of the project is to aid in irrigation. The project Govta has been completed. The basin that is involved in Project Bhula is Ganga. 

5. Project Gambhiri

The project Gambhiri is a type of Medium (Storage or reservoir) project completed in Rajasthan. Banas river is involved in the project Gambhiri. Ganga basin is involved in this project. 

There were some the minor and major Irrigation projects successfully accomplished in Rajasthan. However, the list goes on. Apart from these, there are more Irrigation projects in Rajasthan conducted to facilitate a smooth Irrigation procedure in Rajasthan. 

Furrow irrigation 

Furrows are defined as small and parallel channels that are created to carry water so that crops can be irrigated easily. Usually, the crops are grown upon the ridges as well as between the furrows.

Furrow irrigation is used in Rajasthan. Furrow irrigation proves to be appropriate for a large range of crops, such as row crops. Those crops that are at a risk of damage when their stem or crown is covered by water must be irrigated with the help of furrows.

Furrow irrigation is used for crops such as :

1. Row crops like soybean, sunflower, sugarcane and maize.
2. Fruit tree crops like grapes and citrus.
3. Broadcast crops like wheat.
4. Crops that can be damaged through inundation like potatoes, vegetables, beans as well as tomatoes. 

Conclusion

Irrigation projects refer to the facilities that are designed to help in providing water to the land. The water is provided for mainly one purpose, i.e., irrigation. In an area like Rajasthan, it becomes tough to utilize Irrigation facilities at a fast pace. This is because Rajasthan suffers from a water shortage. Rajasthan has adopted multiple Irrigation projects such as project Govta, project Gambhiri, project Gang canal system, Project Bhula, etc. Some Irrigation projects are minor. On the other hand, some Irrigation projects are major. Furrows are defined as small and parallel channels that are created to carry water so that crops can be irrigated easily. Furrow irrigation is used in Rajasthan. Furrow irrigation proves to be appropriate for a large range of crops, such as row crops. Those crops that are at a risk of damage when their stem or crown is covered by water must be irrigated with the help of furrows.