The monsoon wind, which brings rainfall during a year, is an important weather phenomenon in India. This publication describes the impact of monsoon aberration on agriculture, and provides information on options available for managing agricultural droughts in India.

The demand for basic infrastructure and services in Indian cities has increased phenomenally due to rapidly growing
populations. Such unmet demands often adversely affect the quality of urban life, the economic productivity, as well as the
process of sustainable development. The main purpose of this brief is to highlight the problems involved in improving access to