Accessibility of Hemavati Irrigation Project: A Study of Hassan District of Karnataka

Abstract

Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy with more than 53.75 percent of the population depending on it for livelihood and employment. Population and economic growth in developing countries posed serious challenges for humanity in simultaneously meeting food requirements and water demands. Water is the vital resource to support all forms life on earth. The primary benefit of dams and reservoirs in the world is water supply which includes; Irrigation for Agriculture (food supply), Flood control, Hydropower, Inland Navigation and Recreation.  Irrigation is one of the key factors in agricultural development and its impact on cropping pattern. The current study focuses to identify the impact of irrigation and its accessibility. An investigation pertaining to Accessibility of Hemavati Irrigation project – A Study of  Hassan District of Karnataka.