Maharashtra Declares Drought-Like Condition in 14,708 Villages

The Maharashtra Government has confirmed drought - like condition in 14,708 villages. This means the drought has affected 34% of the state and these villages have received insufficient rainfall in rainy season season 2015 which lead to a decrease in Kharif production.

  • The drought like condition was declared by a state Cabinet Sub - Committee directed by State Agriculture Minister Eknath Khadse in Mumbai.
  • For relief, the committee has decided to not take college and school fees of students living in these villages.
  • Electricity bills of farmers using agricultural pumps also has been financed by one third of the total amount.
  • This is the second continuous year Maharashtra has experienced drought like situation in the state.
  • Actually, the state has experienced three such natural tragedies in the last four years.
  • Region wise Drought conditions Marathwada region: It has been worst - hit with a drought - like condition as it has been declared in every single village of this central region.
  • Around 8,522 villages in the region have been effected due to this natural calamity and accounts for 58% of the drought area in the state.
  • North Maharashtra region: It includes Nashik and Jalgaon districts of state.
  • In this region follows 4,869 villages impacted and accounts for 33% of the drought area.
  • Konkan region: It has not a single village affected by the calamity and has region experienced a plentiful monsoon this year.

Examrace Team at Oct 19, 2015