Droughts had been the grim past of our country.It is so sad to believe that a country which boasts of its GDP is so poor in social sector figures.Malnutrition,Health sector,Women and Infant health show a poinant figures.Agriculture sector which is responsible for more that 50% employment suffers the most due to droughts leading to imbalance in the whole economy chain.
All said and done I believe following are the steps that can be taken to reduce droughts.--
1) Animal Camps to be promoted and maintainde properly as farmers sell them in their distressed situation.
2)Fodder crops,maize,pulses oilseeds etc which are high value but very less water requiring crops must be given precedence.
3)Seed banks must be opened.
4)Millets and ragi must be included in Public Distribution System progressively.
5)Proper infrastructure chain has to be developed to supply food during drought conditions.
6)Promotion of protein rich food like eggs,poultry etc.
One grave issue is about farmers enthusiasm.In a national weekly, 40% of farmers interviewed said that they would quit farming if they had another option. A grim prospect ,isnt it??
All said and done I believe following are the steps that can be taken to reduce droughts.--
1) Animal Camps to be promoted and maintainde properly as farmers sell them in their distressed situation.
2)Fodder crops,maize,pulses oilseeds etc which are high value but very less water requiring crops must be given precedence.
3)Seed banks must be opened.
4)Millets and ragi must be included in Public Distribution System progressively.
5)Proper infrastructure chain has to be developed to supply food during drought conditions.
6)Promotion of protein rich food like eggs,poultry etc.
One grave issue is about farmers enthusiasm.In a national weekly, 40% of farmers interviewed said that they would quit farming if they had another option. A grim prospect ,isnt it??
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