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Discuss the role of irrigation systems in enhancing agricultural productivity. Evaluate the limitations of canal-based irrigation.

Topic: Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage Q5. Discuss the role of irrigation systems in enhancing agricultural productivity. Evaluate the limitations of canal-based irrigation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Irrigation remains central to India’s agricultural productivity amid climate variability, while concerns over efficiency and sustainability of traditional systems …

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Identify key reasons for underperformance of major irrigation projects in India. Explain how these reasons weaken inclusive agricultural growth.

Topic: Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage. Q6. Identify key reasons for underperformance of major irrigation projects in India. Explain how these reasons weaken inclusive agricultural growth. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Major irrigation projects remain central to India’s food security strategy, but their outcomes are often below …

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Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management

Source:  PIB Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the “Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM)” as a sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for FY 2025–26, with a total outlay of ₹1,600 crore. About Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): What it is? A comprehensive national irrigation scheme aimed …

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Assess the interlinkages between irrigation systems and regional inequality in agricultural productivity. How can modern irrigation planning address these disparities?

Topic: Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage Q6. Assess the interlinkages between irrigation systems and regional inequality in agricultural productivity. How can modern irrigation planning address these disparities? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Persistent disparities in irrigation coverage and the recent thrust on reforms through schemes like PMKSY …

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Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Context: Annual allotment of Rs. 4000 crore made to State Governments under ‘Per Drop More Crop’ component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee …

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