Spatio-temporal analysis of markets for groundwater irrigation services in India: 1976 1977 to 1997 1998

摘要: Using secondary data generated from three rounds (31st, 48th and 54th) of the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) India, a macro-level estimate spread markets for groundwater supported pump irrigation services in India was derived two periods time, 1976–1977 1997–1998. This is first its kind that presents spatio-temporal analysis rental at an all-India level. The results, computed using simple statistics, show area irrigated through has increased estimated 1.0 million ha to 20.0 analyses also calls into question myths prevalent literature, these were under-developed eastern 1970s 1980s, recent times they are shrinking southern peninsular due depletion. policy implication there need re-orientation way statistics collected so as include category hired establish comparable survey design future use.