Table 5: Coping strategies adopted during drought situations.

Sl. No.

Coping strategies

Embraced by

(% of respondents)

1.

Arranging critical irrigation

14

2.

Borrowing

36

3.

Maintaining buffer of grains and fodder

7

4.

Sale of livestock/other asset

21

5.

Lowering consumption

43

6.

Resort to wage labour

50

7.

Postponement of social activities

14