Irrigation Strategy in Bhal Area

Water is the necessity for the human, animal and agriculture life. Water is given to crop by irrigation for the growth of the crop. Different lands have different strategy of water, some type of crops need more water for its growth and some crops need lesser water. Some types of soil have different problems like black cotton soil which swells and shrinks quickly. Bhal area is that type of area where the traditional system to apply water for irrigation to crop were not successful. And finally through carrying out different types of survey works, it is concluded that underground pipe line system is the best for irrigation. This system is more suitable than other system. This paper examines the factors underlying irrigation development in Bhal area, reviews the water supply situation, and describes trends in water demand and irrigated agriculture. The overall water management in the region is assessed and recent trends in investments in the water sector, with a focus on large-scale irrigation systems. It concludes that in this context of accelerating demand and declining irrigation investments, new water development is not the primary solution to water resource challenges in the region. Much greater attention is needed on water policy and management reform to improve the efficiency and equity of irrigation and water supply systems. In order to pay for future investments, irrigated agriculture needs to produce high-value crops for both local consumption and exports into competitive world markets. Policies to officially transfer management responsibilities from agencies to farmers - and to privatize urban water supply and sanitation - are increasingly important. The complex tradeoffs across sectors and across water uses can best be managed through integrated water management at the river basin level�but developing appropriate institutions for intersectoral water allocation remains an important challenge under the fragmented management structure in most of Bhal area. Thus, the challenges for water policymakers in the region are great, but a strategy that focuses on river basin management, irrigation management transfer and privatization, and market-based water allocation can effectively address these challenges. Overall, the paper concludes that Bhal area should focus on (1) Creating Additional Surface Storage, (2) Preserving surface water, (3) Controlling Groundwater and controlling salinity, (4) Encouraging general efficiency of irrigation water use, (5) Enhancing yields through improved farming practices.