Question : Drought Assistance

(a) whether it is a fact that drought like situation is prevailing in many States of the country during the current year, if so, the details thereof, State-wise along with the number of States and districts which are declared drought affected States;

(b) whether the Government proposes to declare eastern parts of Rajasthan as drought affected area, as the region witnessed less rainfall during the monsoon;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of the financial assistance allocated and sanctioned by the Government to each drought affected States during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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(a): During 2017-18, the Government of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have so far declared drought, as indicated below:

State Number of Districts Number of Tehsils
Chhattisgarh 21 96
Madhya Pradesh 18 133
Rajasthan 13 41


(b) & (c): During 2017-18, the Government of Rajasthan has so far declared drought in 4151 villages in 41 tehsil in 13 districts of the State.

(d): Statement, indicating State-wise position, is annexed.


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