<P> Irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers , groundwater well based systems , tanks , and other rainwater harvesting projects for agricultural activities . Of these groundwater system is the largest . In 2010 , only about 35 % of total agricultural land in India was reliably irrigated . About 2 / 3rd cultivated land in India is dependent on monsoons . Irrigation in India helps improve food security , reduce dependence on monsoons , improve agricultural productivity and create rural job opportunities . Dams used for irrigation projects help produce electricity and transport facilities , as well as provide drinking water supplies to a growing population , control floods and prevent droughts . </P>
<P> Irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers , groundwater well based systems , tanks , and other rainwater harvesting projects for agricultural activities . Of these groundwater system is the largest . In 2010 , only about 35 % of total agricultural land in India was reliably irrigated . About 2 / 3rd cultivated land in India is dependent on monsoons . Irrigation in India helps improve food security , reduce dependence on monsoons , improve agricultural productivity and create rural job opportunities . Dams used for irrigation projects help produce electricity and transport facilities , as well as provide drinking water supplies to a growing population , control floods and prevent droughts . </P>
how many percent of agricultural land in india is irrigated
how many percent of agricultural land in india is irrigated
35 %
35 %