Determinants and Barriers to Micro Irrigation Adoption: Insights from Four Indian States
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53550/ijsc.v53.i1.190Keywords:
Adoption determinants, Farm input efficiency, Micro irrigation, PMKSY, Resource conservationAbstract
This study assesses micro irrigation adoption in four Indian states - Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh - by comparing regions with different cropping patterns to identify key determinants and barriers. It analyzes micro irrigation adoption experiences across four states, specifically examining districts with high adoption rates. From each district, we selected two villages for a total of 16, surveying 827 individuals, with an equal number of adopters and non-adopters, using stratified random sampling. Findings show substantial increases in yield along with savings in water, energy, and fertilizer for adopters compared to non-adopters, with fertilizer savings between 12.89% and 37.51%, and plant protection savings ranging from 37.51% to 48.23%. The results indicate that factors such as family size, mobile phone usage, possession of soil health cards, awareness of crop insurance programs, and ownership of tube-wells positively influence micro irrigation adoption. Access to irrigation infrastructure is crucial for realizing benefits under PMKSY, and farmers with tubewells receive better water supply access, enhancing their likelihood of adopting micro irrigation. In contrast, owning rainfed areas negatively impacts micro irrigation adoption. These factors may play a significant role in advancing micro irrigation practices nationwide.
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