Gujarat Govt. Declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as Drought-Affected

Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected

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.

Gujarat declares four districts drought-affected

The Gujarat government has declared drought in Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, and Porbandar, announcing relief measures for farmers and cattle amid uneven rainfall and water shortages.

Gujarat declares Kutch, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi, Porbandar districts drought-hit

The Gujarat government on Monday declared four districts of the state Kutch, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Porbandar as drought-hit and simultaneously also announced crop-loss assistance for farmers, cattle support and additional employment in the affected districts.

Gujarat Declares 4 Districts Drought-Hit Despite 89% Monsoon Rainfall; Farmers To Get ₹8,500/Hectare Assistance

Devbhumi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar face severe rainfall deficits as Gujarat announces financial, employment and livestock relief.

Gujarat Declares 4 Districts Drought-Hit Despite 89% Rainfall: Govt Announces Major Relief Package

Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Kutch and Jamnagar will receive drought relief, including subsidised fodder and employment support for rural communities.