The document summarizes India's legal and institutional framework for drought management as well as its policies and programs. The central government facilitates while state governments are primarily responsible for drought management. The National Disaster Management Authority was established in 2005 as the apex body. Subordinate authorities were also formed at the state and district levels. Key policies and programs introduced include the 2009 National Policy on Disaster Management, employment guarantees, disaster relief funds, a shift to prevention and preparedness, and drought-proofing measures.