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Crop Pattern, Waterlogging and Salinity Nexus in Semi-Arid Region of Punjab, India

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Title Crop Pattern, Waterlogging and Salinity Nexus in Semi-Arid Region of Punjab, India
 
Creator Dhaloiya, Arvind
Singh, J P
 
Subject Degradation
Irrigation
Production
Soil
Sustainability
 
Description 1253-1264
This research explores the intricate dynamics of cropping patterns and their influence on waterlogging and salinity in the
semi–arid region of Indian Punjab. Examining the timeframe from 1991–92 to 2020–21 in the southwestern districts of
Punjab, the study identifies notable shifts in the cultivation areas of major crops. There is an increase in the cultivation of
rice, wheat, and vegetables, while cotton, fruits, oilseeds, and pulses experience declining trends. From 1991–92 to 2020–21,
the area under rice cultivation increased by 41.05% in Bathinda, 53.27% in Faridkot, 39.52% in Ferozepur, and 4.21% in
Fazilka, while cotton cultivation declined by 23.45%, 36.70%, 27.17%, and 2.13%, respectively. The expansion of irrigated
areas, driven by both canal and tubewell irrigation, accompanies these shifts. However, the intensified irrigation and
cultivation of high water requirement crops contributes to a rise in the water table, resulting in increased waterlogging and
salinity in Fazilka, Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Faridkot districts, posing threats to soil health and crop yields. Correlation
analysis indicates a significant positive correlation between rice, wheat, and vegetable cultivation and salt–affected
waterlogged areas, exacerbating waterlogging and salinity due to the high water requirements of these crops. In contrast,
cotton and fruit cultivation display a significant negative correlation with waterlogged areas. This thorough analysis
underscores the urgency of adopting sustainable agricultural practices and collaborative irrigation management to effectively
address waterlogging and salinity challenges. A joint effort involving farmers and policymakers is imperative to promote
sustainable agriculture and enhance crop productivity in the region.
 
Date 2024-11-08T06:14:06Z
2024-11-08T06:14:06Z
2024-11
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0022-4456 (Print); 0975-1084 (Online)
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64834
https://doi.org/10.56042/jsir.v83i11.7967
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR, India
 
Source JSIR Vol.83(11) [November 2024]