Effective Water Distribution by MIS and Canal Automation

Geethu Ann Joseph, Elba Helen George

Abstract: Canal irrigation system is the tool for monitoring and optimising water flow in irrigation project. Managing canal irrigation system to achieve efficiency, equity and sustainability is a difficult task. Irrigation water is an input for agricultural production. The objective of this study is to analyse an automation system in an irrigation system to control the water distribution throughout the area. Efficiency can be improved by scientific water management techniques. The irrigation system is to be studied based on different automation techniques. By management of irrigation system predictable and equitable water is to be distributed to beneficiaries in time.

Keywords: Canal irrigation, Water management, Automation system,sustainability,beneficiaries