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In a major step toward strengthening Bihar’s agriculture sector against climate-related challenges, the state government will train 75,000 farmers and 1,200 agricultural extension workers in drought management and sustainable farming practices. The initiative falls under the Drought Prevention Project, with a broader aim of building resilience and securing livelihoods in drought-prone regions of the state.

Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Vijay Sinha said that the government is focused on making the agriculture sector both disaster-resilient and livelihood-oriented. After a comprehensive review of strategies aimed at drought mitigation, officials have been instructed to move forward swiftly with implementation under a detailed action plan.

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A special strategy has been framed under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) for vulnerable districts. The project focuses on water conservation, crop diversification, promotion of drought-tolerant cropping systems, and the development of community-based seed production. It also includes the creation of necessary infrastructure, such as irrigation facilities and storage systems.

According to officials, the initiative comes in response to the 0.68°C rise in average temperatures between March and May, which has significantly affected soil health and water availability. The government expects that through effective implementation, the scheme will improve water access during droughts, increase crop productivity by 20–30 per cent, and develop 8–10 scalable business models for drought management across the state.

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“The impact of drought will be significantly reduced through this scheme, and migration from rural areas will decline as livelihoods are strengthened. Instructions have been given to ensure timely, transparent, and participatory implementation so that the state’s farmers remain protected from climatic disasters,” said Deputy CM Vijay Sinha.

The program is expected to mark a shift toward climate-resilient agriculture in Bihar, focusing not just on immediate relief but long-term sustainability.