The article discusses ways to improve irrigation in Asian countries like India to benefit farmers by making it more efficient and effective. The researchers examined the National River Linking Project (NRLP) in India to see how it could be changed to provide more value. They met in New Delhi for a workshop to talk about the strategic issues in Indian irrigation. The researchers found that there are ways to make the NRLP better by either reforming it or changing it significantly. They believe that with the right adjustments, Asian irrigation systems can bring more benefits to farmers and the environment.