(a) whether the Government propose to formulate National Drought Policy for the
benefit of those States which are facing persistent droughts;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) by when, a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government propose to formulate National Drought Policy for the
benefit of those States which are facing persistent droughts;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) by when, a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) to (c): Government has decided to entrust the task of preparing a `Drought Manual`
to the National Institute of Disaster Management which shall provide suggestive guide-
lines to States to prepare for and deal with droughts, including successive droughts.