Drought of 1987: response and management

National efforts, vol. 1

The Indian experience in managing the drought of 1987, regarded as one of the worst the country faced in the century, evoked appreciation both in India and abroad. A systematic attempt was made by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation to capture the salient features of the various relief measures undertaken and the several administrative and policy initiatives evolved during 1987-88. This document is the result of such an effort.