Odisha agriculture drought mitigation programme launched: Rs 141.50 crore initiative for resilient farming

Odisha launched a Rs 141.50-crore drought mitigation programme, OADMP, at Krushi Odisha 2026. This science-led initiative, involving national and state disaster management authorities and research bodies, aims to build resilience beyond relief. It will introduce drought-tolerant seeds, water recharge structures, and soil management in vulnerable areas, directly benefiting 24,000 households.