What are the main features of tank irrigation in India?
- Irrigation is the artificial supply of water mainly for
agriculture. Tank is one source of irrigation where water is stored in artificially
constructed reservoirs of any size.
- Features of tank irrigation: Tanks are part of ancient
harvesting and preserving rainwater for use in agriculture, drinking and
sometimes for rituals and bathing.
- Its use is critical in southern parts where there is no perineal
rain.
- In some tanks fishing is also carried out.
- These are generally constructed on rocky bed and have a
longer life span.