Question

why is the irrigated area less in telangana
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Answer 1

Answer:

During 2014-15, the gross irrigated area in the state decreased to 62 lakh acres from 76 lakh acres in 2013-14 (19.80% decrease) due to drought-like conditions. ... "The reliance on borewells that help in irrigating about 84% of agricultural land is due to the lack of proper irrigation projects and canals.

Answer 2

The irrigation area is less in Telangana because of drought conditions, uncertain rains, inadequate irrigation facilities, and lack of groundwater.

• 84% of agricultural land depends on borewell irrigation but just about 10% of arable land irrigated by canals and 4% of land depends on tanks.

• During the past few years, the gross irrigated area decreased to 62 lacks acres from 76 lacks.

• The net irrigated area decreased to 42 lacks acres from 56.83 lacks.