Knowledge Democracy and Participatory Research

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Welcome to the Knowledge Democracy and Participatory Research Community. This community serves as a comprehensive repository of resources on participatory approaches, community-based research, and collaborative inquiry methods. Our mission is to foster knowledge sharing and support initiatives that empower communities to contribute to research, ensuring their voices shape the knowledge that impacts their lives.

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    Drought Management in India: Steps Toward Eliminating Famines
    (1943) Sinha, Suresh K.; Kailasanathan, K.; Vasistha, A. K.
    The chapter discusses the evolution of drought management in India, highlighting critical events like the Bengal famine of 1943 and the droughts of 1965, 1966, 1972, 1979, and 1982. It explores rainfall patterns, the definition and magnitude of droughts, and the government's policy decisions that have successfully prevented famines despite adverse climatic conditions. The study emphasizes lessons learned and their applicability in other regions.

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