Mains issueGS-3Editorials13 October 2026

Drought Management and Agricultural Resilience in India

An aspirant should be able to critically analyze India's drought management framework, its challenges in farmer welfare and Centre-State coordination, and propose comprehensive strategies for building agricultural resilience in the face of climate change.

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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Recent severe drought in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh due to a deficient southwest monsoon highlights the ongoing challenges in drought management, farmer welfare, and Centre-State coordination, exacerbated by climate change impacts like El Niño.

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A severe drought has impacted Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh due to a significant southwest monsoon deficiency, leading to extensive crop damage and financial distress. The article discusses the existing drought management framework, challenges in Centre-State coordination for relief (NDRF assistance), and the need for long-term resilience measures like micro-irrigation, sustainable water use, and agricultural insurance, especially in light of strengthening El Niño effects and IPCC warnings about expanding drought conditions in South Asia.

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