Question

Write short notes on drought-prone area programme. How does this

programme help in the development of dryland agriculture in India​

Answer 1

Answer:

The basic objective of the programme is to minimise the adverse effects of drought on production of crops and livestock and productivity of land, water and human resources ultimately leading to drought proofing of the affected areas.These programmes helped in the development of dryland agriculture in India. Emphasis is given on the irrigation project in drought prone area programme and land development programme. ... Water can be used for irrigation. In the same way the Agro-climatic planning is also helpful for the dryland agriculture.

Answer 2

Answer:

Drought prone area programme was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan with the objectives of providing employment to the people in drought-prone areas and creating productive assets. Initially this programme laid emphasis on the construction of labour-intensive civil works. But later on, it emphasised on irrigation projects, land development programmes, afforestation, grassland development and creation of basic rural infrastructure such as electricity, roads, market, credit and services.