Ram Avtar

Ram Avtar
How caste, credit, and crops shape microirrigation in semi-arid India
Unveiling state-specific drivers of drip and sprinkler irrigation adoption in India Posted on 23 Jul, 2024 09:26 AM

Water scarcity is a significant global issue, particularly affecting arid and semi-arid regions. Climate change is expected to alter rainfall patterns and increase temperatures, threatening crop production and water resources.

Drip irrigation in Kerala (Image: Vis M, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
Highlighting the solar-agriculture-water nexus
Incentivising the use of panel cleaning robots could enhance water resource management Posted on 16 May, 2024 10:38 AM

The rapid expansion of solar energy in India presents challenges related to cropland encroachment and water-resource scarcity.

Solar Power Plant Telangana II (Image: Thomas Lloyd Group, Wikimedia Commons)
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