Question

What is the significance of tube well irrigiation in India?

Answer 1

Significance of tube well:

• Tube well irrigation has increased drastically.
  
• The electric pump set’s number is increased from 2 lakh in 1960 to over 4 million in 1995-96.
  
• Irrigation by wells accounts for more than 40 percent of total irrigated area.
  
• It can be installed in short period of time.