Planning & Sustainable Development in Indian Context Test - 2

The first requirement is the strict implementation of water management policy to ensure efficient use of water resources.

The total planned length of the Indira Gandhi Canal system is 9,060 km.

The measures proposed primarily focus on restoring ecological balance to promote sustainable development in the command area.

In the post-World War II era, the concept of development evolved to incorporate phrases such as redistribution with growth and growth with equity, acknowledging the importance of addressing poverty and inequality alongside economic growth.

The Small Farmers Development Agency (SFDA) is an example of a target group program, specifically focusing on the development of small farmers.

The IGCP formally commenced on 31st March 1958 after the signing of the Indus water treaty with Pakistan through which India became entitled to the exclusive use of the three Eastern rivers of the Indus system- Ravi, Beas and Satluj.

Sustainable development aims to achieve long-term prosperity by balancing economic progress with environmental conservation, ensuring that resources are preserved for future generations.

About 70% of the total command area of the canal was envisaged to be irrigated by the flow system.

The introduction of canal irrigation in the Indira Gandhi Canal command area has resulted in positive impacts such as reduction in soil salinity and water logging, and greening of the land through afforestation and pasture development programs.

Implementation of CAD programs like lining of water courses is suggested to reduce conveyance loss of water in the command area.