• DR V MALLIKARJUNA REDDY
• DR I NARENDRA KUMAR

Agriculture and irrigation are back bone of the economic development of the country. In the past during the periods of Kakatiya and Vijayanagara kingdoms, several tanks, canals and diversion systems were constructed and dug wells which are still operating and productive increase in agricultural production and productivity depends to a large extension the availability of water. This study delves into the consequences of these investments, shedding light on their effects on the livelihoods of the rural population, agricultural productivity, income distribution and overall socio-economic development. It considers the extent to which these projects have contributed to narrowing socio-economic disparities among different sections of the population, including marginalized communities. The findings of this research not only contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic impacts of irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh but also offer valuable insights for policymakers, development practitioners, and agricultural stakeholders.

Agriculture, Irrigation, Socio-Economic Impacts, Andhra Pradesh.

"IMPACT OF IRRIGATION ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN ANDHRA PRADESH AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.l457-l464, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403B52.pdf

"IMPACT OF IRRIGATION ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN ANDHRA PRADESH AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppl457-l464, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403B52.pdf