Water Policy Research HIGHLIGHT – 09
Wastewater irrigation is not new in Maharashtra and the Government of Maharashtra as well as farmers are beginning to recognize its value as a drought response. This Highlight presents a synthesis of field explorations in 11 locations in Maharashtra which cover the extent of wastewater irrigation; economics of wastewater and freshwater use; farmers’ preferences and perceptions about wastewater; and how they are adapting to its use in agriculture.