An Impact Evaluation of India's Second and Third Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Projects: A Case of Poverty Reduction with Low Economic Returns (Independent Evaluation Group Studies)

by HowardWhite (Author)

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  2008

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  Irrigation has made a major contribution to poverty reduction, enabling higher yields and better nutrition. Despite these achievements, large-scale irrigation schemes have usually yielded low returns and attracted negative publicity because of their adverse environmental and social impacts. This study analyzes these issues.