Question

Mention any four points indicating the importance of irrigation in Indian agriculture.

Answer 1

1. Low Agricultural Productivity: Due to a lack of permanent irrigation facilities, farmers cannot grow multiple crops annually, keeping agricultural productivity low compared to developed countries.
2. Slow Industrial Growth: Poor infrastructure, such as inadequate power, transport, and banking services have hindered industrialization and weakened foreign investment inflow.
3. Under-utilisation of Natural Resources: Despite abundant natural resources, the lack of infrastructure makes proper exploitation difficult.
4. Heavy Pressure on Land: Infrastructure development is concentrated in urban areas, limiting employment opportunities in rural zones and increasing pressure on cultivable land.