Examine the problem of soil salinization and waterlogging in India—causes, impacts, and remedies. (Answer in 250 words)

In India’s arid–semi-arid belts and canal-command areas, salinization and waterlogging often co-occur: excess salts accumulate in the root zone while a rising water table saturates soils. Together they stunt crops, lower yields, and can render fields unfit for cultivation if unmanaged.