1. Drylands: Huge untapped potential  Current farmers’ yields are lower by 2 to 5 folds than the achievable yields  Vast potential of rainfed agriculture needs to be harnessed

2. Bhoochetana_ Soil Rejuvenation as an entry point

3. Sustainable land management on global agenda Enhance awareness amongst different stakeholders (farmers – policymakers and local to global levels Scaling-up for impacts? Campaign to rejuvenate degraded lands: Bhoochetana The Economics of Land Degradation Initiative is crucial Improved and sustained ecosystems

4. ICRISAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium We can and we must make the difference. Thank you!