- Dams/reservoirs and wetlands to store water
- Improvement in agriculture through modifying cropping patterns and introducing drought-resistant varieties of crops
- Watershed management
- Water rationing
- Management of rangeland with improvement of grazing patterns, introduction of feed and protection of shrubs and trees
- Cattle management
- Proper selection of crop for drought-affected areas
- Development of water resource system with improved irrigation, development of improved storage facilities, protection of surface water from evaporation and introduction of drop irrigation system
- Levelling, soil-conservation techniques
- Reducing deforestation and fire-wood cutting in the affected areas
- Alternative land-use models for water sustainability
- Checking of migration and providing alternate employment
- Animal husbandry activities can help in mitigation with use of improved and scientific methods
- Education and training to the people
- Participatory community programmes
RAS PDF and Printed Notes for RAS Prelims and Mains Exam
