Managing Natural Resources in the Drylands - Constraints and Opportunities

Rapid strides in Indian agriculture along with suitable technology interventions have led to self-sufficiency in food production in India. While this has been achieved from increased production in irrigated areas, the rainfed areas covering large parts of the Deccan have not received significant attention. Besides the hot dry climate of the Deccan region, poor edaphic conditions and general socio-economic backwardness of the region have led to it being sidelined in the course of holistic develop