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Irrigation Projects Classification
Irrigation projects are classified in different ways, however, in Indian context it is usually classified as follows:
Based on Cultural Command Area (CCA)
Major Irrigation Projects: The area envisaged to be covered under irrigation is of the order over 10000 hectare (CCA>10,000 ha). This type of project consist huge storage reservoirs, flow diversion structures and a large network of canals. These are often multi-purpose projects serving other aspects like flood control and hydro power.
Medium Irrigation Projects: Projects having CCA less than 10,000 ha but more than 2,000 ha are classified as medium irrigation projects. These are also multi-purpose surface water projects. Medium size storage, diversion and distribution structures are the main components of this type of project.
Minor Irrigation Projects: Projects having CCA less than or equal to 2,000 ha are termed as minor irrigation project. The main sources of water are tanks, small reservoirs and groundwater pumping. A number of minor irrigation projects may exist individually within the command area of a major or medium irrigation project.
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