Table 7

Approximate water requirements in India

CropsCrop water need per hectare (mm/total growing period)Yield (kg/Ha)Water use Efficiency(L/kg)
Paddy900–2,5002,8093,000–5,000
Millets450–6503,507900–2,000
Maize500–8003,349900–1,250
Groundnut500–7001,759500–700
Cotton700–1,30044522,500–24,000
Sugarcane1,500–2,50083,8871,500–3,000
Source(s): Prepared by the authors

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