In a country like India, where about 45 per cent of the population depends on agriculture for livelihood, water scarcity poses a serious threat. Due to climate change, droughts are becoming increasingly common, and many regions are facing drastic water scarcity. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, agriculture accounts for approximately 70 per cent of global freshwater withdrawals and this is constantly becoming a challenge.
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