Learning Objectives

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

For Industries:

• Cost-effective pollution abatement technology

For the Environment:

• Increases groundwater recharge and reduces depletion of groundwater
• Reduces soil salinization and soil erosion
• Reduces pollution, since chemicals need not be purchased or used

For the National Economy:

• Fewer imports of agrochemicals, saving valuable foreign exchange
• Boosts rural economy
• Increases export of agricultural product with lower pesticide residues
• Lowers expenditure on water supply and pollution control
• Lessens wasteland formation