Drip irrigation
Increased awareness and uptake of water management practices such as drip and sprinkler irrigation in Karnataka (and to some extent Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra). This behavioural change is not seen in all groups - typically medium to large landholders (>4 acres land) and is facilitated by government subsidies (tribal groups get upto 90% subsidy on the initial cost). Using drip and sprinklers has helped reduce water loss and consumption but has seen a shift towards vegetables and floriculture, crops which are water-intensive.