Irrigation And Drainage

The National Rainfed Area Authority was established in the year 2006.

This organization was created to address the comprehensive development issues in rainfed agriculture, particularly emphasizing the special needs of agriculture in water-limited areas. It provides the drought-prone regions with appropriate scientific and strategic guidelines for efficient use of natural resources like rainwater, to enhance agricultural productivity. Understanding its inception and objectives is crucial for comprehending the pivotal shifts in policy to support sustainable agriculture development in rainfed areas.

• Clay: Particles are the smallest, generally less than 0.002 mm in diameter.
• Silt: Larger than clay, with particle diameters ranging from 0.002 mm to 0.05 mm.
• Fine Sand: Particles range from 0.05 mm to 0.2 mm in diameter.
• Coarse Sand: The largest particles, with diameters typically ranging from 0.2 mm to 2 mm.