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How does a sustainable water management intervention increase farmers’ income?

The top sustainable rural development NGO in India explains how it enables sustainable water management intervention to increase farmersu2019 income.<br>

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How does a sustainable water management intervention increase farmers’ income?

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  1. Harvest More, Earn More Sustainable Water Management for Increased Crop Yield and Income ❖ ❖ Enhance Water Use Efficiency • Promote micro-irrigation practices like sprinkler and drip systems. • Shift to demand-based water systems. • Potential to cover 69.5 million hectares in India. ❖ ❖ Adopt Smart technologies • Use precision and smart irrigation. • Educate farmers on sustainability.

  2. Harvest More, Earn More Sustainable Water Management for Increased Crop Yield and Income ❖ ❖ Redesign Policy Incentives • Reform subsidy-based approaches. • Diversify crops with supportive policies. • Compensate farmers for efficient water use. ❖ ❖ Use Watershed Management • Integrate on-farm and non-farm activities. • Converge national schemes for water conservation.

  3. Harvest More, Earn More Sustainable Water Management for Increased Crop Yield and Income ❖ ❖ Increase Solar Pump Usage • Implement the KUSUM scheme. • Install solar pumps for sustainable groundwater extraction. ❖ ❖ Invest in Research and Innovation • Prioritize research on irrigation practices and drought-tolerant crops.

  4. Impact of Solar Water Pumps on Farmer's Income: Boosted crop production by 10%. Generated additional income by offering irrigation services. Contributed to sustainable resource management.

  5. Thank You

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