The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched on July 1, 2015, with the motto "Har Khet Ko Pani" (Water for every farm). It was formulated by...
The concept of interlinking rivers (ILR) in India dates back to the 19th century, first proposed by Sir Arthur Cotton for navigation and irrigation in South India, and...
A watershed is a geo-hydrological unit where all water that falls as rain or snow drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or reservoir. Watershed...
Micro-irrigation is a modern pressurized irrigation technology that involves the slow and precise application of water directly to the root zone of plants, either on the soil surface...
Canal irrigation is the second most important source of irrigation in India after groundwater, accounting for approximately 24% of the total net irrigated area. It involves the diversion...
Groundwater is a "hidden" but vital resource, accounting for over 60% of total irrigation and 85% of rural drinking water supply in India. With an annual extraction of...
Minor Irrigation (MI) projects are defined as those having a Culturable Command Area (CCA) of up to 2,000 hectares. Unlike major projects that rely on large dams and...
In the Indian economic planning framework, irrigation projects are categorized based on their Culturable Command Area (CCA). Major Irrigation Projects are defined as those having a CCA of...
Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil for assisting in the production of crops. In India, where nearly 50% of the workforce depends on agriculture...
Amity’s AI Research and Application Center (ARAC), headquartered in Singapore, won the Gold Award in the AI Application (International Company) category at the 2026 Best AI Awards in...
