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Economic Feasibility of Tank Restoration under Mission Kakatiya: Impacts on Cropping Intensity and Farm Income

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study assessed the economic feasibility of restoring two tank systems each in Nalgonda and Warangal districts of Telangana state under Mission Kakatiya. The costs and benefits of tank restoration, as well as the financial feasibility of investing in tank restoration and the benefits accruing to farmers after restoration, were analyzed. The restoration works included de-silting, repairing sluice and weir, and strengthening bunds, with a total investment spent. The study found that cropping intensity was significantly higher (186.05%) in sample farms with a tank than in those without (125.22%). Additionally, silt application in the field had a positive impact on crop yields. The investment analysis revealed a positive net present worth (NPW), benefit-cost (B:C) ratio greater than unity, and internal rate of return (IRR) exceeding the opportunity cost of capital in both restored tanks, indicating the economic feasibility of tank restoration.

Source: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

DOI: 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i123177

Authors: Salla Sowjanya, R. Vijaya Kumari

Institution: Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Agriculture, Water, and Health

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405996880

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