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 |