Of all the factors that can make or mar a farmer’s crop and his consequent earnings, there is one factor that I think outweighs all other parameters: water. The lack, excess or even the quality of water has undoubtedly far reaching consequences for any crop, the economics and well-being of a nation especially India, where …

The grain bowl states Punjab, Haryana, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam evoke in our minds a beautiful picture of lush green fields replete with hard working men and women working in unison and tranquility. The green revolution in the late 60s and its resounding success meant that India attained food self-sufficiency …