Socio-Economic Analysis of Drought Management | A Case Study in Maharashtra, India

Amit Kumar Srivastava

ISBN 10: 3659521272 / ISBN 13: 9783659521270

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

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Socio-Economic Analysis of Drought Management | A Case Study in Maharashtra, India | Amit Kumar Srivastava | Taschenbuch | 96 S. | Englisch | 2014 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659521270 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Socio-Economic Analysis of Drought Management | A Case Study in Maharashtra, India
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659521272
• ISBN 13: 9783659521270
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 7D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 161 grams
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Synopsis

Drought is the most widespread disaster across the globe, every year it affects millions of lives in the world. It impact on rural economy and social systems are complex and long lasting. The empirical analysis of the socio-economic dimensions of drought is important for envision of an appropriate drought management plan. This micro level study has explained the causes, impacts and coping mechanisms for drought by rural communities in drought prone area of Maharashtra. Participatory investigation and livelihood analysis enabled to examine vulnerability of different group of population. The coping mechanism of individual households of a village is also examined in order to understand the individual’s response to stress situation. The existing government policies are examined in terms of overall drought resilience system. Mitigation measures and suggestions have been derived from people’s perception and study of existing conditions in the village. Based on the findings, policy suggestions and recommendations in this book are very important for a more effective drought management plan.

About the Author

The author has done extensive research on Drought Management during his MPhil at IIT Bombay & Doctoral research at JNU, New Delhi. He has many publications on the subject of disaster management. His other study interests include diplomacy geopolitics & public policy. Presently he contributes to the public policy journals & think-tank publications.