It examines policies that would reduce the effects of water scarcity in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, the Rayalaseema region is hot and dry, with frequent droughts. This means that every rupee spent on the policy in Andhra Pradesh would generate benefits worth nearly four rupees. The cost over five years adds up to around Rs400 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Rs584 crore in Rajasthan. Improving agricultural productivity is important in order to improve farmer incomes, and it requires increases in yield, better productivity through the efficient utilization of resources, reduction in crop losses, and ensuring that farmers receive fair prices for output.

Source: Mint May 13, 2018 16:52 UTC