He emphasized that drought is no longer an occasional event but a defining challenge affecting water, food, and economies. Highlighting India’s coordinated, multi-institutional model; integrating early warnings, watershed programs, community-led spring restoration, and crop insurance; Yadav stressed prevention over crisis response. He urged stronger global investment in early warning systems, ecosystem restoration, and community ownership, stating that drought resilience is not optional but a matter of survival for the vulnerable. India offered to share its knowledge and tech-driven strategies for a drought-resilient future.