Drought is the most widespread disaster across the globe, every year it affects millions of lives in the world. It impact on rural economy and social systems are complex and long lasting. The empirical analysis of the socio-economic dimensions of drought is important for envision of an appropriate drought management plan. This micro level study has explained the causes, impacts and coping mechanisms for drought by rural communities in drought prone area of Maharashtra. Participatory investigation and livelihood analysis enabled to examine vulnerability of different group of population. The...