What are the benefits that can be accrued from irrigation pr

What are the benefits that can be accrued from irrigation projects? Explain in brief.

Solution

Irrigation projects offer a bunch of benefits. However, to assess those benefits, first, we must form a vivid idea in our mind that whose benefit are we talking about? Like, the benefits of a nation, its people or are we seeking our personal benefits or the benefit to our agencies. Written below are the benefits that can be accrued from the irrigation projects on different fronts.

Benefits of a nation- It surely enhances the crop production, be it cash crops or the cereals. This way the GDP goes up. The government may have to import fewer cereals or the country may start exporting, again increasing the revenue. It bridges the gap between the rich and the poor to some extent.

Benefits of individuals- If you are into farming then the net income of your family may increase. You may earn well, eat well and can send your children to a good school. If you are not into farming, then as the crop production increases the price may go down and the food items may cost lesser to you than before.

Benefits of the agencies undertaking the projects- There, generally, is a huge difference between the investments you have to make in an irrigation project and the amount that you are paid. You end up gaining a big and handy profit. And, if you have put in a great effort to make your project a success than you may get your next project pretty easily.  

There are various other benefits and the beneficiaries but the question asks to keep it brief.