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Experiment code
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20.7.3.6 |
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Experiment Title
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Economic impact of Solar Water System of irrigation in Narmada district |
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Research Type
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Departmental Research |
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Experiment Background
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India's extensive agricultural population is facing a multitude of challenges driven by a complex interplay of factors, such as global warming, competitive land use, and inadequate basic infrastructure. The widening gap between energy demand and supply, especially in electricity, poses significant hurdles for farmers in remote areas, particularly for small and marginal farmers. The issue is exacerbated by the prevalent use of highly subsidized, flat-rate electricity, leading to the widespread adoption of inefficient pumps and consequent wastage of both electricity and water. Despite substantial government subsidies for agricultural grid connections, rural areas in India grapple with intermittent and unreliable electricity plagued by voltage fluctuations. The lengthy waiting times for initial connections add to the challenges. Furthermore, the nation's food security is jeopardized by power shortages, coal shortages, and an escalating trade deficit. Recognizing the intricate relationship between solar energy generation and agricultural irrigation, especially in regions like Gujarat with irregular monsoons and scarce perennial rivers, becomes crucial. The reliance on canal irrigation is imperative in these areas, yet the lack of sufficient and reliable canal water supply forces farmers to resort to groundwater extraction through electricity or diesel-driven pumps.
Addressing the urgent need for reliable energy for irrigation is as pivotal as ensuring an ample water supply. Therefore, providing farmers with dependable power for pumping remains a high-priority concern for the states, presenting a formidable challenge alongside the quest for sufficient water availability. |
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Experiment Group
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Social Science |
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Unit Type
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(02)EDUCATION UNIT |
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Unit
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(12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI) |
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Department
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(249)Agricultural Economics Department, NMCA, Navsari |
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BudgetHead
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(303/03126/01)303/13/REG/01503 |
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Objective
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1. To study socio- Economic impact of Solar Water System in solar pump’.
2. To study the problems faced by the farmer in adoption of solar pump.
3. To suggest suitable policy measures for solarization of AG Well.
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PI Name
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(NAU-EMP-2010-000269)NARENDRA SUMER SINGH |
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PI Email
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ns_manohar@nau.in |
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PI Mobile
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9427383049 |
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Year of Approval
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2024 |
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Commencement Year
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2024 |
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Completion Year
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2026 |
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Research Methodology
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Methodology:
For the present study, primary data will be collected from randomly selected 300 farmers from the Dediyapada Taluka of Narmada district of Gujarat State for the year of 2024-25 and 2025-26 with the help of structured and pre-tested schedules/questionnaires from the beneficiary farmer households and non-beneficiary farmer households who are not support in the form of subsidy by the government. Nearly, 1624 off-grid solar water pumps were installed during F.Y. 2021-22 & 2022- 2023. There is a wide variety amongst adopters of solarized irrigation in Gujarat as they could use either AC or DC powered solar pumps, submersible or surface pumps; and also use solar pumps in conjunction with or without micro-irrigation on their farms. many farmers have adopted subsidized solar pumps while there are also those who have purchased them at market rates without availing of government subsidy. A tabular analysis will be used to formulate the given objectives.
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