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Agricultural Land Use & Irrigation

Agricultural Land Use & Irrigation

  • Tamil Nadu has around 5.9 million hectares of cultivated land.
  • Net irrigated area: ~56% of the total cultivated land.
  • Major irrigation sources:
    • Rivers: Cauvery, Vaigai, Thamirabarani.
    • Tanks and ponds: Over 39,000 irrigation tanks exist.
    • Wells and tube wells: Groundwater plays a key role in dry belts.