EGoM approves Rs 2,000 crore relief package for drought hit states

01 Aug 2012 Evaluate

In the wake of drought fears, as more than half of the country is facing poor monsoon this year, Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar announced relief measures, which includes about  Rs 2,000 crore to states facing drought-like situation and 50 percent diesel subsidy to farmers to save standing kharif crops.

Out of 627 districts in India about 64% of districts have got deficient and scanty rains. The government has also decided to increase subsidy on seeds of various kharif crops and to remove import duty on oilcakes to boost fodder supply for livestock. Out of this Rs 1,440 crore will be provided to various states under integrated watershed programme for drought proofing.

EGoM confirmed that Rs 501 crore will be provided to Maharashtra, Rs 424 crore to Rajasthan, Rs 320 crore to Gujarat and Rs 195 crore to Karnataka. The centre has also decided to provide Rs 453 crore for improving drinking water supply in drought-affected areas and another Rs 50 crore for boosting fodder production.

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