Rajasthan allocates ₹9,321 crore special package for 15 drought-hit districts
The state government has declared 87 tehsils drought-hit after monsoon rainfall fell 20 per cent below the normal average.
The Rajasthan government has announced a special package of ₹9,321 crore for 87 drought-hit tehsils across 15 districts, according to Bhaskar English.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the allocation during a review meeting of the Disaster Management, Relief and Civil Defence Department on Friday.
The state declared these tehsils drought-hit because average monsoon rainfall was approximately 20 per cent below normal. Of the 87 tehsils, 73 are in the severe drought category and 14 are in the moderate category.
The affected districts include Churu, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Dungarpur, Nagaur, Pali, Phalodi, Beawar, Barmer, Balotra, Banswara, Bikaner, Rajsamand and Sirohi.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma directed officials to provide drinking water, irrigation water and fodder for the public, farmers and livestock. He also instructed the Energy Department to prioritise electricity connections for tubewells.
The Rural Development Department will carry out livelihood and employment work through VB-GRAM-G, Rajeevika and housing schemes. An assessment report will be prepared following a survey of kharif crop damage to assist farmers.