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Rajasthan Announces ₹9,321 Crore Drought Relief Package for 87 Tehsils in 15 Districts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 12:31 PM
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The Rajasthan government has unveiled a ₹9,321 crore relief package to address a 20% shortfall in monsoon rainfall, targeting 87 tehsils across 15 districts.
Jaipur, Rajasthan – In response to a severe drought caused by monsoon rains falling about 20% below the long‑term average, the state government approved a special relief package worth ₹9,321 crore. The scheme is aimed at mitigating water scarcity and supporting agriculture in the most affected regions.
The package will be channeled to 87 tehsils spread across 15 districts that recorded the lowest rainfall this season. Funds will be allocated for drilling new borewells, replenishing existing water bodies, providing seed and fertilizer subsidies, and extending credit facilities to small and marginal farmers.
State officials said the relief measures are expected to boost crop sowing for the upcoming rabi season and reduce the risk of crop failure. The scheme also includes provisions for constructing check dams and promoting water‑saving irrigation techniques.
Implementation will be overseen by the Department of Rural Development and the Agriculture Department, with regular monitoring to ensure that the assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly.
The package will be channeled to 87 tehsils spread across 15 districts that recorded the lowest rainfall this season. Funds will be allocated for drilling new borewells, replenishing existing water bodies, providing seed and fertilizer subsidies, and extending credit facilities to small and marginal farmers.
State officials said the relief measures are expected to boost crop sowing for the upcoming rabi season and reduce the risk of crop failure. The scheme also includes provisions for constructing check dams and promoting water‑saving irrigation techniques.
Implementation will be overseen by the Department of Rural Development and the Agriculture Department, with regular monitoring to ensure that the assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly.