Is it important to increase the area under irrigation? Why?

Yes, it is important to increase the area under irrigation for the reasons mentioned below :

(i)Through irrigation crops which can be grown even in dry regions. The modern HYV seeds need assured irrigation.

(ii)The other modern inputs like fertilizers and pesticides also become ineffective if irrigation is not available.

(iii)Through irrigation we can increase the quantity of production as the arrival and departure of monsoon is also uncertain.