Document Type
Brief
Publication Date
2018
Abstract
India has been severely affected by drought—one-third of the country is either drought-prone or classified as desert. Odisha’s geographic location makes it vulnerable to various natural disasters and climatic risks so the Population Council conducted a study there to explore the impact of drought on people and their resilience, as well as examine the perceptions of state-level infrastructure and institutional initiatives to strengthen responses to droughts. The study found that farmers, laborers, and the poor are severely affected physically, financially, and psychologically as a result of consecutive droughts that have affected agriculture and livelihoods. The report notes a number of actions taken by the government to combat drought situations, and includes recommendations to meet the needs of the population as indicated by the findings.
DOI
10.31899/pgy7.1033
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Patel, Sangram Kishor. 2018. "Community-level assessment of droughts in Odisha: Effects, resilience, and implications," research brief. New Delhi: Population Council.
Project
Climate Change Vulnerability and Resilience; Population, Environmental Risks, and the Climate Crisis (PERCC)
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