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Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh declare drought in 52 districts -Sanjeeb Mukherjee

-Business Standard

In MP, reports show sowing of wheat in the ongoing rabi season has been impacted due to low levels in reservoirs

The governments of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have officially declared a drought in 270 tehsils spread across 52 districts this Kharif season, Parliament has been informed.

So far in Chhattisgarh, 96 tehsils in 21 districts have been declared drought-hit. In MP, 133 tehsils in 18 districts. In Rajasthan, 41 tehsils in 13 districts.

For the Kharif season, states may declare drought in any part till October 30. For the rabi season, not later than March 31.

These three states sought a combined financial assistance of Rs 11,186 crore, under consideration of the Centre. Of this, MP sought Rs 3,706 crore, Rajasthan Rs 3,078 crore and Chhattisgarh Rs 4,401 crore.

In 2016-17, data shows Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala and Tamil Nadu had declared a drought. And, together, sought the assistance of Rs 54,772 crore. Of which, Rs 5,436 crore has been approved.

In MP, reports show sowing of wheat in the ongoing rabi season has been impacted due to low levels in reservoirs and a deficient monsoon in parts. Wheat had been sown in 318,000 hectares there till last Thursday.

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