Revival of ancient water tanks in India: Case studies from Karnataka and Tamilnadu

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

Irrigation

Climate and Weather

Rainfall and other forms of Precipitation

Conservation - Reducing Water Usage

Drinking and other Domestic Uses

Livestock

Rural Water

Surface Water

Lakes, Ponds and Wetlands

Water Management

Technology

News and Articles

Presentations

Political

Karnataka

Haveri  District

Kolar District

Tumkur District

Tamil Nadu

World Bank and DHAN Foundation