GIS mapping of wetlands: Strengthening indigenous peoples response to multiple-use water services (MUS)

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. 

Agriculture

Climate and Weather

Rainfall and other forms of Precipitation

Climate Change

Conservation - Reducing Water Usage

Surface Water

Lakes, Ponds and Wetlands

Water Management

Technology

Maps

Political

India

Resources Centre for Sustainable Development