Summary

The Micro Irrigation System (MIS) market in India is valued at INR 17 bn in 2009 and is expected to grow rapidly in the future. The depleting water level and water scarcity has created a demand for water efficient irrigation systems, commonly called Micro Irrigation System, which is expected to drive the market. Domestic and foreign participation has been continuously increasing as they compete for a sizeable share of un-irrigated land in India with high profit opportunities.

The report begins with an introduction to the market stating different types of irrigation systems, potential for micro irrigation system and other irrigation system. this is followed by an overview of the industry indicating market size and potential from un-irrigated land in India.
An analysis of the drivers explains growth factors such as scarcity of water, increasing demand of crop, greater emphasis on horticulture crop and MIS requires less fertilizer. The key challenge identified is high initial cost of micro irrigation System. The report provides an overview of the major Government initiatives such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program (AIBP) and Bharat Nirman Plan.

The report also discusses the steps taken by some states towards developing the micro irrigation system, including the government subsidies (Central and State), ultimate irrigation potential created and achieved, and investment approved for irrigation system.

Competition section provides brief profiles of major domestic and foreign players in the market. The section contains a snapshot of their corporation, financial performance, business highlights and their product portfolio, providing an insight into the existing competitive scenario.

Table of Contents

Page 1: Executive Summary
Market Introduction
Page 2: Types of irrigation projects and irrigation potential in India
Overview
Page 3-4: Marker definition, comparison of MIS with conventional method, market size and geographical segmentation of area under MIS
Drivers & Challenges
Page 5: Summary-Drivers & Challenges
Page 6-9: Drivers
Page 10: Challenges
Government Initiatives
Page 11-13: Key Initiatives
State Wise Micro Irrigation Development
Page 14-21: State wise description
Competition
Page 22-24: Major domestic players
Page 25-26: Other domestic players
Page 27-28: Major foreign players