geographical area

Horticulture sector of Gujarat

Horticulture sector of Gujarat     The term “horticulture” comprises the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, ornamental flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants and their post-harvest management. Gujarat has a total geographical area of 19.6 M ha of which about 9.7 M ha is utilized for agricultural purposes. It is about 49% of the total area … Read more

Gujarat – Irrigation and Hydropower

Gujarat – Irrigation and Hydropower       Types of water resources of Gujarat State   (1)   Surface Water and (2) Underground Water The main source of water for Gujarat is surface water. The State has 185 river basins and the available quota of water in the State is 55608 million cubic meters, out of which, 38100 … Read more