08 Feb Water balancing reservoir: An efficient water storage structure in canal command
जल संतुलन जलाशय: नहर कमान में एक कुशल जल भंडारण संरचना Water balancing reservoir is also known as Diggies or Tanks or Farm pond or intermediate storage structures in canal command. It is a water storage structure in canal command to store the water delivered from the water courses to farms and regulate the flow of water for agricultural irrigation. Water is pumped out of this and is distributed to the field through channels or micro irrigation system. It helps to supply irrigation water when the crop requires it, the most. All these interventions contribute to higher yield, production and water productivity. However, water balancing reservoirs are shown to be cost-effective for landholdings...