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Wastewater irrigation in Maharashtra: an exploration

author(s) Palrecha, A. - Sakhare, N. - Patkar, S. - Sule, S. - Sebastian, S. - Ramola, M.
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  • Southern Asia
  • Asia
  • World
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Palrecha, A.; Sakhare, N.; Patkar, S.; Sule, S.; Sebastian, S.; Ramola, M. 2016. Wastewater irrigation in Maharashtra: an exploration. IWMI-Tata Water Policy Research Highlight, 9. 8p.

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Abstract

Wastewater irrigaon is not new in Maharashtra and the Government of Maharashtra as well as farmers are beginning to recognize its value as a drought response. This Highlight presents a synthesis of eld exploraons in 11 locaons in Maharashtra which cover the extent of wastewater irrigaon; economics of wastewater and freshwater use; farmers' preferences and percepons about wastewater; and how they are adapng to its use in agriculture.

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