Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand highlights India's excessive water usage in agriculture, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and efficient irrigation.
Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand reveals India uses two to three times more water per tonne of crop compared to many developed and developing nations, primarily due to water-intensive crops like paddy and sugarcane. He calls for state governments to promote sustainable agricultural practices and encourage cultivation based on local environmental and geographical conditions. Investments in irrigation projects have increased the irrigated area from 47% to 55%, but more focus on water use in agriculture is needed, as 80-90% of water is utilized by the farm sector.
March 22, 2024
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