Water-efficient irrigation technology adoption in Punjab

We examine key features of the adoption of water-efficient irrigation technologies in the Punjab region in India. Results show that the government would have to incur significant costs to induce adoption of water-saving practices. However, the cost-effectiveness of water-saving policies is enhanced...

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Main Authors Van Dop, Molly, Sheng, Homan, Sesmero, Juan, Venort, Taisha
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published 2015
Edition330
Subjects
International Development
irrigation
planting date
Production Economics
Punjab
Resource /Energy Economics and Policy
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Summary:We examine key features of the adoption of water-efficient irrigation technologies in the Punjab region in India. Results show that the government would have to incur significant costs to induce adoption of water-saving practices. However, the cost-effectiveness of water-saving policies is enhanced if farmers anticipate the long-term benefits to water table. In combination these results suggest a low cost-effectiveness of policies supporting efficient irrigation systems.
DOI:10.22004/ag.econ.205794