The responsible factors for soil erosion in India are given below:
1. The monsoon rainfall in India is heavy. This heavy rainfall is the main cause of soil erosion.
2. In excessive rainfall areas, gruesome floods are seen, which make the soil loose.
3. During the summer season, when the fields are empty and the winds blow violently, the fertile soil of the fields gets bio wed away along with the winds.
4. Due to the continuous practice of agriculture performed by the humans, the soil looses its composition due to which soil erosion gets encouraged.
5. The soil erosion is enhanced by improper surface drainage, removal of forest litter, overgrazing etc.
6. Deforestation is one of the major factors responsible for soil erosion. Removal of forest cover which functions as a binder of the top layer of the soil has resulted in enhancing extent of soil erosion.
7. The chemical form of soils and the types of Indian soils also accelerate soil erosion.
8. The tradition agricultural methods of Indian agriculture are also one of the responsible factors of soil erosion.