Stagnation and Drought in our nation

The Deccan Plateau is a dry and rugged land, requiring regular investment in its frontier settlements to be profitable to the state. Decades of neglect and a series of unexpected droughts in our nation have led to poor harvests, a steady decline in land revenue, and a trend towards migration away from the drylands and towards the wealthy cities of the coast.\n\nThe situation in our nation could however be reversed through the construction of canals and water tanks, ensuring enough water to allow the population to grow and for agriculture to expand. While this would end the stagnation in our nation, it would draw our focus away from our coastal trading settlements. We must consider which is more valuable to us at the present time.