Research Unit 9: Irrigation Research Station, Bikramganj, Rohtas

The Irrigation Research Station in Bikramganj, established in 1956, plays a crucial role in advancing irrigation research and promoting sustainable water use in agriculture. By focusing on efficient irrigation practices, water conservation techniques, irrigation scheduling, soil moisture management, and climate resilience, the station helps enhance agricultural productivity and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in the region

Mandate of Irrigation Research Station in Bikramganj

·         To find out water requirement of different crops.

·         To study the fertilizer, need of crop and water nutrient relationship.

·         To establish some suitable cropping pattern in the area.

·         To study the water table behavior and quality of ground water.

·         To evolve suitable irrigation method.

·         To develop suitable agril. Implements for better water management.

·         To develop practice for management of shallow water table and temporary flooding and work out drainage criteria.

·         To study soil water characteristics of the area.

·         To work out water balance of the area.