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Water Management is the control and movement of water resources to

minimize damage to life and property and its maximize efficient


beneficial use. Good water management of dams and levees reduces
the risk of harm due to flooding. Irrigation water management systems
make the most efficient use of limited water supplies for agriculture.
There are two major components of Water
Management:
1. Irrigation
2. Drainage

Irrigation is the artificial application of water


to the soil essential for plants growth.

Drainage is the removal of excess water from


the field
Non-Uniform Distribution of water round the year
WHY TO MANAGE THE WATER
Different water regime (Level) of
Crops
Uncertainly of Rainfall
Intensive Cropping to meet the food
requirements
Cultivation of high yielding varieties
require more water

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