Sub surface Drainage Technology

overview

Sub-surface drainage (SSD) is a proven technology developed by ICAR-CSSRI during 1980s for reclaiming waterlogged saline soils using underground perforated PVC pipe networks. Widely adopted across India, it boosts cropping intensity, enhances yields, and delivers significant economic, food security, and employment benefits.

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Number of units currently deployed
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No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

Proven impact –Yield gains up to 215% and cropping intensity rise by 25–100%.
Economic viability –IRR of 17%, BCR of 1.46, and payback in 5 years.
Large-scale adoption –Implemented across ~75,000 ha in multiple states.