Abstract:
This paper attempts to identify inter-linkages between agriculture and Electricity. The growth of agriculture has been possible because of timely and adequate supply of water. As a result, ground water irrigation started assuming greater importance as compared to canal irrigation. Farmers have better control over water availability with ground water irrigation.
A study of Electrical Energy requirements for the irrigation purposes based on crop pattern and area irrigated under various heads has been carried out. The energy audit reports of various departments such as Irrigation, Agriculture and Electric Utilities are some time at variance. This paper highlights the need for proper interfacing between these agencies to evolve a credible strategy for optimum utilization of resources like electrical energy and underground water.
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