Micro Irrigation
Why Micro Irrigation is necessary?
- To improve the productivity of irrigated land from the present low levels.
- To improve use-efficiencies of Water, Energy, Nutrient and Human Effort in Agriculture.
- To conserve scarce resources such as Water and Electricity.
- To extend the benefits of irrigated agriculture to more people with the available water.
- To facilitate better crop management through Fertigation and Chemigation.
Principles of Micro Irrigation?
- Water is applied directly to the root zone of the plants.
- Water is applied at frequent intervals at precise quantities based on Crop Water Requirements.
- Water is applied through a low-pressure pipe network comprising Mains, Submains, Laterals and Emitting Devices
Advantages of Micro Irrigation
- Crop Yield Enhancement
- Saving in Irrigation Water
- Saving in Energy in pumping
- Savings in Fertilizer consumption
- Quality Improvement of Produce
- Improved Pest & Disease Control
- Improves Soil Health
- Reduced Weed Growth
- Reduced Labor Costs
- Suitable for Marginal lands
- Suitable for inferior quality water
GSFC, GNFC & GAIC have promoted a company named "Gujarat Green Revolution Company Limited" (GGRC), A special purpose vehicle to promote micro irrigation in the state of Gujarat and implement government subsidy scheme.
For more details please visit www.ggrc.co.in 
