Fodder and water shortages push Kutch’s pastoralists to migrate

Severe rainfall deficits in Kutch are harming crops and leaving around 21 lakh livestock facing fodder & water shortages. Falling milk production, rising fodder costs & the migration of Maldhari pastoralists signal a wider livelihood crisis. The situation highlights the need to restore traditional water systems, protect grazing commons and strengthen drought preparedness beyond emergency relief.