Managing Groundwater Irrigation in India
Abstract
ABSTRACT Access to groundwater is inextricably linked with agriculture, rural livelihoods, and climate resilience. Yet, in many parts of India, groundwater tables are falling, with extraction rates exceeding that of recharge. There have been many attempts and interventions to manage groundwater, but there has been no systematic assessment yet of how well these have worked, and in what contexts and regions. This paper attempts such an exercise, highlighting the common lessons learned, and points to an agenda for further research.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Water resources management and optimization
Irrigation Practices and Water Management
Water Resource Management and Quality
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Agricultural Economics
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 8 February 2026
- Language
- EN