Rajasthan Special Drought Relief Package: ₹9,321 Crore Announced for 87 Tehsils

87 Tehsils in 15 Districts Hit by Drought in Rajasthan

The state has declared 87 tehsils in 15 districts drought-hit. Of these, 73 fall in the severe category and 14 in the moderate category. The 15 districts are Churu, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Dungarpur, Nagaur, Pali, Phalodi, Beawar, Barmer, Balotra, Banswara, Bikaner, Rajsamand and Sirohi.

District-Wise List of Drought-Hit Tehsils in Rajasthan

What Is the Rajasthan Drought Relief Package?

Rajasthan has received about 20% less monsoon rain than normal this year. In response, the state government has announced a special relief package of ₹9,321 crore for the worst-hit areas. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced it at a review meeting of the Disaster Management, Relief and Civil Defence Department on Friday. He asked officials to keep monitoring relief work and stay in regular contact with district administrations.

How Will Rural Development Department Provide Employment in Drought Districts?

Under the package, the Rural Development Department will run employment and livelihood work in these districts. It will use three schemes: VB-GRAM-G, Rajeevika, and housing schemes. The aim is to give rural families income while crops have suffered.

Relief for Farmers

Officials will survey kharif crop damage in the affected districts and prepare an assessment report. Relief for farmers will be based on this report.

Water and Electricity Support

The PHED (water supply) department will arrange drinking water through a contingency plan. The Energy Department has been told to give tubewell electricity connections on priority.

Arrangements Are Made for Fodder and Water for Animals

Livestock owners are also covered. The government will provide drinking water and fodder for animals through gaushalas. The Chief Minister has directed that fodder depots be run in these districts as needed.