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“The restoration of ecological balance between water, soil, plants, human and animal population should be a basic consideration in the strategy of development of drought prone areas in India”. Explain the statement with suitable facts.

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The restoration of ecological balance between water and soil, plants, human and animal population should be the basic consideration in the strategy of development of drought prone areas in India.

The National Committee on Development of Backward areas, while analysing the Drought prone area Programme pursuant to Fourth Five Year plan said so. With the development of agriculture and allied sectors, it emphasised on major focus on restoration of ecological balance. Other strategies proposed for development include watershed development approach at micro-level and creation of alternative employment opportunities to reduce pressure on marginal lands for agriculture.



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