Drain for Gain: Making Water Management Worth its Salt

This book provides an analysis of the role of subsurface drainage to reduce waterlogging and salinity problems in irrigated agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions and includes recommendations on how to improve subsurface drainage practices. It contains a synthesis based on eight case studies covering subsurface drainage practices in Egypt, India, and Pakistan. Professionals can use these recommendations to improve planning, design, implementation, and O&M practices. The recommendations can also help to address issues related to an enabling environment and the changing roles of institutions to improve farmers’ participation and organization.