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 |