Irrigation Meaning in Kannada: Neeravari Systems and Guide

Linguistic meaning and agricultural context in Kannada

• The Kannada word for irrigation is ನೀರಾವರಿ (Neeravari), composed of 'neeru' (water) and 'avari' (application / coverage).
• Refers to the practice of providing controlled amounts of water to agricultural fields at required agronomic intervals.
• Distinguishes between rainfed farming (ಖುಷ್ಕಿ ಬೇಸಾಯ - Khushki Besaya) and irrigated farming (ನೀರಾವರಿ ಬೇಸಾಯ - Neeravari Besaya).

Key irrigation systems in Karnataka

• Canal irrigation (ಕಾಲುವೆ ನೀರಾವರಿ): Supported by major river basin reservoirs across Cauvery, Krishna, Tungabhadra, and Ghataprabha.
• Tank and lake systems (ಕೆರೆ ನೀರಾವರಿ): Traditional community water harvesting reservoirs historically built across rural Karnataka.
• Borewell and well irrigation (ಕೊಳವೆಬಾವಿ ನೀರಾವರಿ): Critical groundwater extraction source in dryland central and northern districts.

Modern micro-irrigation and government support

• Drip irrigation (ಹನಿ ನೀರಾವರಿ - Hani Neeravari): Delivers water and nutrients directly to plant roots, saving 40 to 50 percent water in sugarcane, banana, and vegetables.
• Sprinkler irrigation (ತುಂತುರು ನೀರಾವರಿ - Tunturu Neeravari): Simulates rainfall for field crops like groundnut, pulses, and coffee plantations.
• Government subsidies: Subsidized under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) and Karnataka state horticulture schemes.

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Common questions

General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.