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Egg-Timer: Environmental Valuation and Sustainability Location: D-111 Session Chair: Max Harleman, Villanova University | |
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Irrigation Water Valuation: A Review of Global Approaches and Implications for India Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, India Irrigation is the largest consumer of freshwater in India, yet pricing contin- ues to rely on area-based charges and subsidised energy. These arrangements reduce incentives for conservation, contribute to groundwater depletion, and limit cost recovery. This review examines approaches to irrigation water val- uation and pricing, with particular attention to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. In these contexts, volu- metric charging, enforceable entitlements, and systematic tariff reviews have improved efficiency, equity, and financial sustainability. The review contrasts these practices with current conditions in India and identifies gaps in meter- ing, cost recovery, and institutional accountability. Evidence shows that volumetric water pricing, when supported by strong institutional arrange- ments and provisions for smallholder participation, improves both efficiency and agricultural productivity. Based on these insights, the paper proposes a staged approach for India: immediate measures to strengthen operation and maintenance (O&M) cost recovery, medium-term adoption of two-part tariffs, and long-term integration with basin-level planning and energy policy. | |