A STUDY ON MAKING SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEM ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE IN BANGLADESH

Autor/innen

  • Taslima Akter Dhaka School of Economics (DScE), University of Dhaka, 4/c Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • Jishan Ara Mitu Dhaka School of Economics (DScE), University of Dhaka, 4/c Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v9i5.1675

Schlagwörter:

solar power irrigation system (Bogra district), economic viability analysis & socio-economic acceptability analysis.

Abstract

Solar power is at the forefront of sustainable development discussions due to the global movement toward renewable energy. In Bangladesh, where agriculture is vital to the economy, sustainable irrigation is crucial. This thesis investigates the economic viability and socio-economic acceptability of solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) in Bogra, Bangladesh. Several approaches have been proposed to make solar power irrigation in Bangladesh more profitable. High-value crops like summer tomatoes and hybrid vegetables highlight the economic benefits and increased profitability of solar-powered irrigation systems. Furthermore, it is imperative to decrease the expenses associated with these systems. Partnering with government agencies to make vital equipment affordable and accessible can achieve this goal. Researching new methods and localized production can also lower solar panel prices. A collaborative technique between marginal and large-scale farmers can help small-scale farmers afford solar power irrigation by distributing costs fairly. Government backing, expanded R&D, localized manufacture, training, and subsidies can also help solar-powered irrigation become economically sustainable. To improve socio-economic acceptability, solar power irrigation benefits must be promoted and communicated. Training, informed advertising, and successful case studies help build faith in the technology and motivate farmers to employ it. Community involvement and practical examples in Bogra can boost social approval as farmers see the benefits of solar-powered irrigation. Sharecroppers, a large part of Bangladesh's agricultural community, need subsidies or reasonable financing. This paper examines the economic viability and socio-economic acceptability of solar-powered irrigation systems in Bangladesh, specifically in Bogra. The goal is to sustainably enhance agriculture in the region by examining many options and strategic methods. This field addresses the critical need for environmentally friendly and sustainable irrigation solutions.

 

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Autor/innen-Biografien

  • Taslima Akter, Dhaka School of Economics (DScE), University of Dhaka, 4/c Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

    Taslima Akter, a young environmental and resource economist, has completed her graduation in Bachelor of environmental and resource economics and accomplished the post-graduation in the same subject with excellent results from Dhaka School of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is passionate about leveraging economic insights for effective environmental policy formulation and ensuring sustainable development through natural resource management. Her areas of interest in research are social dimensions of environment and sustainability, socioeconomic impacts of renewable energy development and dissemination, climate change adaptation & mitigation, and human-nature relation for natural resource management. Her research work titled “Understanding the Economics of Solar Powered Irrigation System in Bangladesh” was published in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 3(10) in 2022.

  • Jishan Ara Mitu, Dhaka School of Economics (DScE), University of Dhaka, 4/c Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

    Jishan Ara Mitu serves as a lecturer in environmental economics at the Dhaka School of Economics, University of Dhaka. Prior to her role as a lecturer, she was employed as a research associate at the prestigious Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a renowned research organization in Bangladesh. After obtaining her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Khulna, she pursued her postgraduate studies in environmental economics at the Dhaka School of Economics, University of Dhaka.

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2024-04-05

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