ABSTRACT

In this chapter, the conversion rate for Indian currency is Rs. 64.00 = US $1.00 on September 30, 2013. The prices of drip irrigation system/crops are based on 1999-2000 prices. Information in this chapter is based on my onsite visits and interviews with farmers/scientists in India. I acknowledge the consultancy opportunity by Water Technology Center at TNAU – Coimbatore; Central and State Governments in India; NGOs in India; and the International Development Enterprises.