The Rajasthan government has announced a special relief package worth 9,321 crore rupees for drought-affected areas of the state, aimed at providing assistance to farmers and ensuring the availability of essential resources.

 

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed the drought relief measures at a meeting in Jaipur yesterday and directed officials to ensure adequate supplies of drinking water, irrigation facilities and fodder for farmers and livestock. He also instructed the authorities to open fodder depots wherever necessary and ensure employment opportunities for rural communities through various government schemes. The Chief Minister further directed officials to assess the extent of damage to Kharif crops through surveys and take appropriate steps to provide relief to affected farmers.

 

Notably, 87 tehsils across 15 districts of Rajasthan have been declared drought-affected. Of these, 73 tehsils fall under the severe drought category, while 14 have been classified as moderately drought-affected.