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distribution is erratic and un predictable the potential created is only 3.51 lakh acres against
the cultivable area of 33.41 lakh acres which works out to 10.51 % only as against 30%
recommended by planning commission.
8.0 INTER BASIN TRANSFER
The diversion of river water to a different watershed for purposes of irrigation,
generation of hydro power, municipal water supply and other beneficial uses may be made
some times and no objection can be raised to this practice merely on the ground that the
diversion is from an inter-state river. The diversion to another basin may be useful for the
benefits of the region as a whole. One river basin may have a surplus of excellent land
capable of being irrigated but shortage of irrigation water, while another basin may have a
surplus water but a shortage of arable land, such a situation may be obviated by moving
surplus water to areas where it is needed and can be used beneficiary.
The Rayalaseema region which is facing shortage of water from Tunghabadra sub
basin ( is only due to inter state water disputes with Karnataka cropped up) and Pennar
Basin is blessed with good cultivable lands with good surface land slopes. Good land slope
is must in the active irrigation as there will be no drainage problems and water logging
effect.
If all the uses cannot be reconciled, it became necessary to ascertain which uses
will prevail obviously 1. Drinking, 2. Irrigation 3. Industry 4. Environment 5. Entertainment.
This can be different for low rainfall area! For eg. Industry may be given priority over
irrigation. In regulating the conflicts of different interests, an attempt is made to appraise
and rank them in order of value lying down that in the given situation one interest is to be
preferred to another scarcity areas are heavily dependent on the river water for irrigation
and the needs of such areas should receive special consideration. “Needless waste of water
should be prevented and efficient utilization encouraged”. This concept is well taken care
under JALAYAGNAM. National water policy was adopted by the Govt. of India in september
1987. The policy has also emphasized for the Interbasin transfer of water. It States "Water
should be made available to water short areas by transfer from other areas including transfers
from one River basin to another basin based on National perspective after taking into account
requirments of the areas. But our rulers are not exerting pressure on Central Govt. to achieve
this.
9.0 CONCEPT AND REASONS FOR RAPID IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT
1. The dominant divine laws that govern the Universe and the globe are the laws of (1)
Harmonious balance and equality (2) Most minimum required utilization of vital
resources for optimum out put in the service of all living beings and (3) selfless
surrender of all our resources in the service and welfare of all.
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