Five districts in western Assam declared drought-hit

Five districts in western Assam declared drought-hit

Five districts in western Assam declared drought-hit due to 40% rainfall deficit, farmers insured under PMFBY eligible for compensation.

Will declare drought if situation doesn't improve: Assam CM

Dibrugarh: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government will officially declare a drought in Assam if the rainfall deficit situation does not improve soon. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Dibrugarh, the Chief Minister said, “We are closely monitoring the situation. Usually, in Assam, the paddy planting […] The post Will declare drought if situation doesn’t improve: Assam CM appeared first on E…

Assam Ministers meet Union Home Minister; seeks central aid amid growing drought concerns

Guwahati: Assam Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, along with a high-level delegation, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday. BJP National President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda also attended the meeting, underscoring the importance of the discussions on Assam’s development and disaster preparedness. Assam […] The post Assam Ministers meet Union Home Minister; seeks c…