Evaluation of Water Efficiency and Crop Yield by Adopting Drip Irrigation Technique for Upper Bhadra Project in Chitradurga

This research assesses the effect of the implementation of drip irrigation technology on water useefficiency and crop yields in the Upper Bhadra Project area of Chitradurga. The study intends to comparethe efficiency of drip irrigation with other traditional systems in water savings, productivity of crops, andeconomic returns. The method focuses on analyzing crop water use, examining water usage trends, andquantifying yield increases in different crops. Findings show that drip irrigation greatly enhances water useefficiency with measured crop yield and cost benefit increments of 25% to more than 100% in someinstances. In spite of these advantages, high initial investment, maintenance of the system, and technicalinadequacies still act as hindrances to its widespread use. The report concludes that encouraging dripirrigation, through subsidies as well as farmer training, can promote sustainable agriculture and boost foodsecurity in desert areas.