Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected
- Gujarat declared Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar drought-affected after inadequate rainfall.
- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said farmers would receive crop-loss assistance under State Disaster Response Fund rules, capped at two hectares.
- The government announced livestock support, including aid for animals in cattle camps and subsidized fodder distribution.
- Drought-Affected talukas would receive 150 days of employment beginning November 1, 2026, to support rural households.
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Gujarat CM Patel Declares Four Low-rainfall Districts to Be Drought-affected to Support Farmers
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a sensitive decision to declare four districts that received low and delayed rainfall as drought-affected to support farmers and Animal Husbandry farmers. India News | Gujarat CM Patel Declares Four Low-rainfall Districts to Be Drought-affected to Support Farmers.
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 received 89.19% of its seasonal rainfall as of October 25th, yet water scarcity persists in Kutch and Saurashtra. Several districts experienced severe rainfall deficits, while South Gujarat experienced above-normal rainfall. In September, Kutch's reservoirs held only 23.88% of their capacity. The state is now considering providing electricity or financial compensation in exchange for water from other states.
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.
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