How is the government addressing the issue of lightning and drought mitigation projects
High-level committee approves ₹3,027 crore for projects to mitigate lightning and drought.
The government is addressing the issue of lightning and drought mitigation through various projects, with a high-level committee recently approving ₹3,027 crore for this purpose. Here are some points on how this funding will be utilized:
- Implementing lightning protection measures in high-risk areas to reduce damage and casualties.
- Deploying early warning systems and lightning detection technology to alert communities about approaching storms.
- Promoting water conservation and management techniques to mitigate the impact of drought conditions.
- Supporting agricultural practices that are resilient to drought and ensuring food security in affected regions.
- Enhancing research and development efforts to improve forecasting and response strategies for lightning and drought events.
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