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Sustainable Water Management in Agriculture - Coggle Diagram
Sustainable Water Management
in Agriculture
Central Idea
The theme highlights the urgency of wise water management, especially with increasing climate extremes.
Water is essential for life and sustains ecosystems.
India ranks 120th among 122 countries in the Water Management Quality Index.
Agriculture
Sector Focus
Inefficient groundwater usage leading to over-exploitation, particularly in the north-west.
Uneven distribution of irrigation sources, with groundwater being the primary source.
Rice and sugarcane alone use 60% of India's irrigation water.
Agriculture consumes 78% of freshwater resources in India.
Challenges
Associated
Land degradation reduces available farming land.
Vulnerability of small-scale farmers to climate shocks, land degradation, and water scarcity.
Extreme weather events disrupt agriculture.
Degradation of freshwater supplies and ecosystems.
State Initiatives to
address Water
Management
Punjab's Paani Bachao, Paise Kamao for conserving water.
Maharashtra's Jalayukta Shivar Abhiyan for drought-free villages.
Andhra Pradesh's Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) for sustainable practices.
Karnataka's Raitha Siri Scheme for efficient irrigation systems.
Tamil Nadu's Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) for water-efficient cultivation.
Gujarat's Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan for water infrastructure.
Climate Change
Adaptation
IFAD prioritizes climate change adaptation and invests in soil health.
WFP collaborates with the Government of Odisha for resilience.
FAO initiatives promote sustainable agriculture and farmer training.
Steps Needed
Implement sustainable irrigation and water management practices.
Focus on sanitation, water supply, and efficient recycling.
Formulate climate change adaptation strategies.
Collaborate on UN projects for renewable energy and food security.
Prioritize global food and nutrition security with political commitment and investment.