As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures.

Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin | India Water Portal

Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin

Advancements in smart irrigation: IoT integration for sustainable agriculture

Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems | India Water Portal

Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems

Tackling India's water crisis: A blueprint for agricultural water efficiency

Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration | India Water Portal

Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration

The Onus is on us

Sustainable water management to enhance rural livelihoods

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Agriculture, an important sector of our economy accounts for 14 per cent of the nation’s GDP and about 11 per cent of its exports. India has the second largest arable land base (159.7 million hectares) after US and largest gross irrigated area (88 milion hectares) in the world. Rice, wheat, cotton, oilseeds, jute, tea, sugarcane, milk and potatoes are the major agricultural commodities produced. More importantly, over 60 per cent of the country’s population, comprising several million small farming households, depends on agriculture as a principal income source and land continues to be the main asset for livelihood security. 