Dhule: Guardian Minister Jaykumar Rawal Directs Agencies To Prepare Drought Action Plans
Dhule: With all four talukas in Dhule district included under the ‘Trigger-1’ initial drought category, Guardian Minister Jaykumar Rawal has directed all concerned departments to prepare and implement action plans to address the situation. Rawal, who is also the State Marketing and Protocol Minister, held an urgent meeting with senior administrative officials and department heads on Sunday to…
Dhule district has been placed in the 'Trigger-1' category due to drought conditions affecting all four talukas. Guardian Minister Jaykumar Rawal held an urgent meeting on Sunday with senior officials to review drought preparedness. He emphasized the need to prioritize drinking water, employment, water conservation, agriculture, foodgrain supply, livestock fodder, and electricity. Rawal instructed departments to compile information and submit proposals for government assistance to eligible farmers promptly.
Key measures include land revenue waivers, crop loan restructuring, suspension of agricultural loan recovery, concessions on electricity bills for agricultural pumps, fee concessions for students, employment opportunities under the Employment Guarantee Scheme, and water tanker distribution. The Revenue, Agriculture, Cooperation, Energy, Education, and Employment Guarantee departments were directed to coordinate efforts and start separate reviews from Monday. Electricity connections to agricultural pumps will not be disconnected.
A 10-month employment plan will be prepared for every village during October's Gram Sabhas. The plan must account for available works, potential workers, and local requirements. The Water Conservation Department will assess water sources and create a 10-12 month micro-plan for drinking water, agriculture, and livestock needs, with a focus on water harvesting, percolation, repairs to check dams, leakage prevention, and economical water use.
The Animal Husbandry Department will assess livestock population, fodder availability, and demand to prepare an advance plan for fodder and water supply. The Energy Department will plan for steady power supply between 8 am and 6 pm to help farmers protect standing crops using available water.
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