The water-saving method of rice cultivation called System of Rice Intensification (SRI) was studied in Visakhapatnam District. SRI resulted in more tillers, higher grain yield, and consumed less water compared to traditional flood irrigation. SRI had 44.2 tillers per square meter, 252.2 grains per panicle, and a yield of 6540.7 kg per hectare, while flood irrigation had 22.4 tillers, 195.0 grains per panicle, and a yield of 5420.3 kg per hectare. SRI used 977.0 mm of water, while flood irrigation used 1332.0 mm. The benefit-cost ratio was higher for SRI at 2.05 compared to 1.72 for flood irrigation. This study showed that SRI is better for water saving and yield over flood irrigation in different locations over three years.