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Mention the regions affected by over-irrigation in India.
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Regions in India affected by over-irrigation:
- Punjab and Haryana: Extensive canal and tube well irrigation has caused waterlogging and salinity issues, especially in districts like Sirsa and Fatehabad.
- Western Uttar Pradesh: Parts of the Ganga-Yamuna doab have experienced salinization and soil degradation.
- Rajasthan: Areas under the Indira Gandhi Canal Project have reported waterlogging and secondary salinization.
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Chapter 13: Water Resources and Types of Irrigation - EXAMINATION CORNER [Page 265]
