Wastewater Irrigation in Jammu and Kashmir
An exploration
F.A. Shaheen
More than 25-30 per cent of the water in the canals and field channels across Jammu and Srinagar is wastewater from urban areas. Interestingly, while wastewater irrigation has resulted in increased crop yields owing to high nutrient content in Maharashtra and Karnataka, research in J&K found no perceptible difference in crop yields. Could this be due to the degree of mixed wastewater in the canals and field channels? Based on field research in and around Srinagar and Jammu, this Highlight tracks the current status of wastewater generation; extent of its use by downstream farmers; and the perceived health risks associated with wastewater use in agriculture.
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