Water Conservation Techniques for Sustainable Development: A Study of Drip Irrigation

Abstract

The water crisis is a very serious problem in the world. Rapid urban development and population growth in urban areas have led to the depletion of water resources. If we look at the current scenario, the availability of water in India is decreasing very fast due to the increasing demand for water. Water scarcity can be reduced if drastic measures for conservation and efficient use of water are adopted and promoted. According to the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), one third of the world's population will face water scarcity in near future. The development of agriculture depends on the efficient use of available water resources. Agriculture consumed 80% of the water resources available in India. Drip irrigation is an effective way to conserve water for sustainable land development. It is a modern technique that saves water and provides irrigation water directly to the root zone of plants and minimizes water loss and soil erosion.