A Study of Irrigation, Cropping Pattern and Ground Water Scenario in Viratnagar Tehsil (Rajasthan, India)

Rajendra Yadav; Dr. K.C. Sharma

Volume : IV, Issue : II, February - 2015

A Study of Irrigation, Cropping Pattern and Ground Water Scenario in Viratnagar Tehsil (Rajasthan, India)

Rajendra Yadav, Dr. K. C. Sharma

Abstract :

A change in the agriculture land use implies a change in the proportion of area under different crops. The intensity of land utilization is reflected in number of crops raised during the year. Among the various determinants of agriculture, it is assumed that irrigation positively affects the intensity of cropping. The study area has recorded significant increase in residential and agricultural area due to which gained more land from water bodies, barren and vacant lands. It is observed from the study area, there is a greater variation in the cropping pattern. Farmers have adopted modern technologies i.e. fruits and vegetables, drip irrigation facility, variety seed, improving planting technology and micro irrigation, good network of transports and markets, agricultural advisory centers. Therefore, recently cropping pattern is positively increased. Management practices have a major impact on natural resources including water, soil, nutrients, plants and animal.