An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization 29 March 2017 Philippines Various issues affect large-scale irrigation performance in India. These include increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To support the implementation of India's National Water Mission, an analytical framework to assess systems performance and modernize India's irrigation system was tested on two major irrigation systems in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. This learning event discussed the results of this test, along with recommendations to optimize irrigation performance in India. Program and Learning Materials 24 March 2017 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization India's irrigation system is challenged by increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To address these concerns, the National Water… Arnaud Cauchois Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ADB Organizer/s Water and Urban Development Sector Office Topics Water Agriculture and Natural Resources