Which of the following should be a basic consideration in the strategy for the development of drought-prone areas?

The restoration of ecological balance between water, soil, plants, and human and animal populations.

Since growing population pressure is forcing society to utilise the marginal lands for agriculture, and, thereby causing ecological degradation, there is a need to create alternative employment opportunities in drought-prone areas. The other strategies for the development of these areas include the adoption of an integrated watershed development approach at the micro-level. The restoration of ecological balance between water, soil, plants, and human and animal populations should be a basic consideration in the strategy for the development of drought-prone areas.