With reference to the Maharashtra Fodder Development Policy, consider the following statements: 1. The policy includes district-wise plans for cultivating grasses, fodder trees, and improved crops. 2. The policy was designed to address drought affecting 100 talukas in Maharashtra. 3. The state allocated ₹5,000 crore under the Maharashtra Employment Guarantee Scheme for drought relief. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Maharashtra allocates ₹6,728 crore for drought relief, boosts dairy sector

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 30 September 2026

Climate resilience and livestock management: a GS3 case study on state-led drought mitigation.

Why in news

The Maharashtra cabinet announced the Fodder Development Policy and a ₹6,728 crore allocation under the Maharashtra Employment Guarantee Scheme to address fodder shortages and drought relief.

Background

The Maharashtra government announced the Fodder Development Policy on September 29, 2026, to address a drought affecting 265 talukas. The policy includes district-wise plans for cultivating grasses, fodder trees, and improved crops, supported by a state-level task force.

Facts for Prelims

Fact₹6,728 crore allocated under the Maharashtra Employment Guarantee Scheme for drought relief
FactDrought affects 265 talukas in Maharashtra
SchemeFodder Development Policy includes district-wise plans for grasses, fodder trees, and improved crops

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Maharashtra Fodder Development Policy, consider the following statements:

The policy includes district-wise plans for cultivating grasses, fodder trees, and improved crops.
The policy was designed to address drought affecting 100 talukas in Maharashtra.
The state allocated ₹5,000 crore under the Maharashtra Employment Guarantee Scheme for drought relief.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The drought affects 265 talukas in Maharashtra. Statement 3 is incorrect: The state allocated ₹6,728 crore for drought relief.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of state-led fodder development policies in ensuring livestock resilience against climate-induced droughts in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Resource management: Balancing fodder cultivation with food crop requirements during drought
Institutional mechanism: Role of state-level task forces in livestock need assessment
Verification protocol: Importance of 'ground truthing' in quantifying climate-induced crop losses

Keywords: Climate Resilience · Livestock Management · Ground Truthing · Drought Mitigation · Fodder Security

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