Droughts: Arid Zone Mapping and Desertification Control Programmes
Droughts represent one of the most persistent natural disasters in India, affecting nearly 68% of the country’s land area to varying degrees. Arid zone mapping and desertification control have therefore become central to India’s environmental and agricultural policy frameworks. With climate variability, unsustainable land use, and groundwater depletion intensifying drought impacts, scientific mapping and restoration programmes are essential to secure livelihoods and ecological stability.
Geographic Distribution and Causative Factors
- Western Rajasthan: Low rainfall, high temperature, and wind erosion define India’s core arid region.
- Central India (Marathwada, Bundelkhand): Receives erratic monsoon with frequent dry spells.
- Southern Peninsular Regions: Rain shadow effect due to ....
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