How can emerging technologies be leveraged to strengthen drought mitigation efforts in India?

More than 50% of India's land is prone to drought. Risks are increasing due to erratic monsoons and deteriorating by climate change. Role of Emerging Technology in Drought Mitigation: (1) Micro-irrigation technology protects water resources and reduces over exploitation. (2) Novel techniques such as bio-bleachable help wastewater treatment, promoting recycling of sewage water (3) AI-flow monitoring helps detect pipe leaks in urban infrastructure (4) Seed development and gene editing create water-efficient crop varieties promoting "per drop more crop" principles (5) Traditional infrastructure technology like bunds are augmented with biocharchar to reduce contamination and evaporation. (6) Water reclamation systems in industries rescue water for reuse in power plants (7) IoT-based weather monitoring helps track vein and allows timely preparation for drought.