India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
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Why in news
India is formulating contingency plans to mitigate the impact of a monsoon season that is 43 percent below average, threatening food security and economic growth.
Background
The monsoon typically provides approximately 70 percent of India's annual rainfall. This year's rains arrived three days late in Kerala, raising concerns for the $4 trillion Indian economy.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCurrent monsoon rainfall is 43 percent below the historical average.
- FactMonsoon rains contribute approximately 70 percent of India's total annual rainfall.
- PlaceKerala: The state where monsoon rains arrived three days late this year.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the vulnerability of India's agrarian economy to erratic monsoon patterns and suggest measures to enhance climate resilience in the agricultural sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydrological stress: Depletion of groundwater reserves due to insufficient monsoon recharge affecting irrigation-dependent crops
- Price volatility: Supply-side shocks in primary produce leading to food inflation and rural distress
- Climate adaptation: Need for shift towards drought-resistant crop varieties and micro-irrigation technologies
Keywords: Climate Resilience · Food Security · Monsoon Variability · Agrarian Economy · Water Conservation
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