[VOLUME 6 I ISSUE 1 I JAN. – MARCH 2019] e ISSN 2348 –1269, Print ISSN 2349-5138 http://ijrar.com/ Cosmos Impact Factor 4.236 Research Paper IJRAR- International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews 373 “A Study of Irrigation Setup in Sangli District ” Shivaling B. Rajmane Asst. Prof. D. R. K. College of Commerce, Kolhapur. Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur Received: January 08, 2019 Accepted: February 09, 2019 ABSTRACT: India is now unable to meet feeding needs of growing population as the sufficient water supply is not available for agricultural produce. Considering the growing population of the country which is recently recorded more than 136.26 crores (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division) it is needed that to reduce the waste use of water and to identify and adopt advanced water supply resources as well as tools. Present research deals with such irrigation practices in Sangli district of Maharashtra state. At present, 5 percent land is irrigated by sprinkler system, 75 percent cultivated lands are irrigated by surface and national irrigation system, 20% farming land is irrigated by drip irrigation. Irrigation and human civilization is interrelated to each other. It is taken as a devise of speedy economic development and tool of agricultural produce growth. It is also useful to overcome from danger effects of scanty and irregular rainfall. Therefore, stability and growth of agriculture in particular and development of economy in general is depends upon efficiency and effective panned use of water resources. Artificial supply of water is become more essential in the conditions of decreasing natural water resources. Natural irrigation, drip irrigation, surface irrigation and sprinkler irrigation are the major irrigation practices in study region. But all are not backed by natural water resources and suffering from recurring droughts. Present study deals with tackling loopholes in such major irrigation practices in the region and to suggest better policies for better results. Key Words: Surface Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation, Soil Fertility, Surface, Soil etc. INTRODUCTION: In the rural India agriculture is major occupation and source of livelihood for many people. About 2/3 of Indian population is still depends upon agriculture and the need for food to feed the needs of growing population is increases day by day. An agriculture sector also contributes near about 17.32 percent share in Gross Domestic Products (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA) is around 23.82 lakh crore Indian rupees. Irrigation management and their uses plays crucial role in agricultural produce. At on side water resources are steadily decreasing and pressure to provide the sufficient water for urbanization and industrialization is increasing rapidly. Hence, it is necessary to reduce water consumption in farming field and to make the same is available for various sectors as mentioned earlier. Agriculture is the backbone of both rural as well as urban India as more than 70% industries are depends upon agriculture and majority Indian agriculture is depends upon natural irrigation. For the protective and productive agricultural growth secured source of water supply and effective irrigation management is obligatory. Current ultimate irrigation potential of the nation has been increased from 22.6 million ha (1950-51) to 139.5 million ha (2017-18). At the same time foodgrains production is also increased from 50.8 million tons (1950-51) to 277.49 million tons (2017-18). Irrigated agriculture system is contributing about 60 percent share in total Indian agriculture production. Maharashtra state and the study region merely records 15% and 17% irrigated area of the total area cultivated which is lower than nations figure of 18%. This potential has to be increase by adopting various management practices. Present research helps for such practices for the growth of farmers in particular and agriculture in general. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: To examine the irrigation setup in Sangli district. To analyze irrigation intensity in the study region. To suggest the better policy framework based on findings if necessary. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: The researcher has used secondary data available through articles, annual reports of agriculture department, statistical reports of Government of Maharashtra, journals, books, websites, internet etc. for the present research. Collected data from such various sources about irrigation development in the region, irrigation intensity, factors influencing use of irrigation, various irrigation sources and their applications in