Thangavelu Saravanan

Irrigation Water Management: Theory & Practice Thangavelu Saravanan

The book "Irrigation Water Management"is comprehensive treatment on efficient use of irrigation water and provides the technology with special reference to the agro climatic and socio economic condition in India. It is written in simple language and is supported by data presented in tables and illustrated by sketches for easy understanding of the subject. This book is intended as textbook for under graduate students in agriculture and engineering colleges. It will be a valuable reference to professional engineers, agricultural scientists and to all field workers in the area of irrigation water management. It will also be useful to the bankers, farmers, estate owners and others dealing with sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. The textbook contains twenty chapters, dealing with various basic and applied aspects of these fields. Citations are avoided in the text so that the reader is not distracted. At the end of book, a list of references has been given from which most of the material drawn. These references will also help students for further reading. The same time there is Glossary given these are useful for students for preparing various competitive examinations.