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Equity, comparative feasibility and economic viability of groundwater investment in Saurashtra region

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  • Dudhat, B. L.
  • Shiyani, R. L.

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The paper tries to analyze two districts of Saurashtra from the point of equity and economic feasibility of groundwater abstraction and use. Using various simulation and economic analyses tools, the paper concludes that there is equity of access and consequently access of irrigation. For different pricing and discount rates, the BC ratio and IRR are positive. Thus groundwater withdrawal for irrigation seems feasible. However, if the electricity subsidy to the agriculture is removed, the investments are not feasible.Length: pp.378-390

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  • Dudhat, B. L. & Shiyani, R. L., 2008. "Equity, comparative feasibility and economic viability of groundwater investment in Saurashtra region," Conference Papers h042914, International Water Management Institute.
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