Net Irrigated Area as % of Net Sown Area
Punjab irrigates 98% of its net sown area; Jharkhand irrigates under 10%.
Policy implication
Rainfed agriculture is a climate gamble; unirrigated states are most vulnerable to monsoon failure and climate change.
DoAFW 2022-23Environmentirrigationagricultureenvironment
Source: DoAFW (2022-23). See the methodology for notes and limitations.
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