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Abstract (Original Language):
India is one of the few countries in the world endowed with abundant land and
water resources. The average rainfall in the country is estimated to be over 4000 cubic
km spread over the geographical area of 328 m.ha. of which 185 m.ha is culturable our to
tropical climate conditions, India experiences vast spatial and temporary variation in
the rainfall about one third of the country's area is drought prone. The southern and
western parts of the country comprising states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu and Karnataka are drought prone. On the
other hand the areas subjected to periodic floods are mainly in the Norther and North
Eastern parts of the country comprising states of Uttarpradesh, Bihar West Bengal,
Assan and the seven north Eastern states.
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