Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected
The Gujarat government has officially declared four districts—Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar, and Porbandar—as drought-affected due to poor monsoon rainfall. The state is providing financial assistance to farmers and ensuring the availability of discounted fodder to mitigate the impact.
Why it matters
Government intervention in drought-affected areas is essential for agricultural stability and the livelihoods of rural populations.
Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected left Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar received very little rain, said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Vijay Soneji Vijay Soneji https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/41xtbg/article71626854.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_07SM_BANNI-KUTCH_2_1_7S8B456T.jpg VIJAY SONEJI Kutch, Gujarat, 22/09/2018: Kutchi Camel drinks water from small pond in Banni near The Great Rann of Kutch on September 22, 2018. Due to drought condition, Banni Villages drought affected people migrating to greener portion of Gujarat. Escaping has started due to drought condition prevailing at the present. Photo : Vijay Soneji. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the decision on drought declaration was taken as per the guidelines of the Centre after monsoon ended in the state; as per the Centre's 2016 guideline on drought, the announcement will be in effect for six months, Mr. Patel added.
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