Drip irrigation evaluation of variuos systems

[pskrishnan]

I need the expert opinion of the members of the forum for installing a good & efficient drip irrigation system.

We are developing a horticultural farm in Tiruvannamalai District in Tamil Nadu. Evaluating supplier of drip irrigation systems, I find that there are basically 3 types of systems available

1. Certified drip irrigation systems from branded suppliers that costs Rs 40000 + per acre to install. This I understand qualifies for 50% subsidy
2. Non Certified / non branded drip irrigation systems that costs Rs 25000 to 30000 + per acre to install. They use the same components & accessories as the branded ones. This I understand does not qualify for subsidy
3. Low cost drip irrigation systems like the ones from IDEI, KB Drip irrigation that uses 250 micron tubes, but understand that they use the same sytems as others, but this costs between Rs 10000 to 12000 per acre to install.

I would like to have views on the forum on the viability, efficiency of each of the 3 systems, and their opinions on the pricing and also on what is the most optimum drip irrigation system. Also, I will appreciate recommendations on good drip irrigation suppliers in Tamil Nadu that are also cost effective and can design efficient systems

Look forward to hearing from you

regards


KRISHNAN PS