Question

what steps are taken to reduce the land under the culturable waste land?

Answer 1

Arable land that is not taken up for cultivation is called culturable wasteland. Steps taken to reduce the area under culturable wasteland are

1. Renovation and augmentation of water resources, desiltation of tanks for drinking water and irrigation.
2. Afforestation measures like block plantations, agro-forestry and horticultural development.
3. ​Crop demonstrations for popularising new crops and crop varieties