ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a case study to find out the feasibility of shifting from surface irrigation to pressurized irrigation system in a canal irrigation system. A study was carried out at ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management (IIWM) Research Farm, Deras, Bhubaneswar (Odisha), India to find out the feasibility of shifting from surface irrigation to Pressurized irrigation system in a canal irrigation system. The ICAR-IIWM research farm lies in the command of Deras Minor Irrigation System. The canal water carries a heavy silt load especially during monsoon, which has to be taken care of before this water is used for pressurized irrigation. The land holdings in the command of an outlet are small with large number of owners of varied socio economic background and therefore the command area has diversified cropping pattern especially during post monsoon season, each requiring different irrigation method.
