Murshidabad's natural parameters facilitate groundwater irrigation. Some researchers argue for increased extraction of water from the ground, while others disagree. Chapter 4 assesses the agricultural gains brought about by the Green Revolution, but lags slightly behind the western regions of India. Forty years later, current land use, soil productivity, and the relationship between irrigation systems and available water are the focus of debate.

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