Agricultural Water Footprint Studies for Sustainable Agricultural Water Management -A Review

Water footprint is defined as the amount of water consumed in production any agricultural or industrial produce. It accounts directly and indirectly for producing product. analysis helps planning optimum utilization sector which subsequently leads to sustainable management resources. This review paper provides a on Footprint estimation methodology its merit shortcomings, practical challenges with available data resources Indian context worldwide. With increasing population industrialization, availability judicious distribution becoming challenging policy makers strategist. foot print mapping major crops will be helpful development new varieties having higher yield less consumption. Traditional consumption statistics, policies awareness drives focuses reducing wastage improving use efficiency domestic use. studies various regions India find that climate change practices has significantly reduced