Question

To what extent is the government prepared to face droughts in India?

Answer 1

Federal agencies, using their existing authorities, have been providing modest amounts of help, including funding water conservation efforts, livestock disaster assistance, and supporting rural communities facing job losses from crop fallowing and drinking-water shortages.

Answer 2

Answer:

On an average, India's rainfed regions suffer from drought every three years. Often the drought persists for three to six years and affects availability of water for people and livestock and crop and fodder production. Drought has direct and negative impacts agricultural production.