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Chandrababu Naidu seeks Centre's support for Rs 80,112 cr Polavaram-Banaka
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills.
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Central drought assessment team completes review, relief expected soon: Ka
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Officials of the Central Drought Study Team visited the drought-affected areas in three teams over three days and conducted an actual inspection of the crop damage. They have also discussed this with local farmers and people's representatives. The panel has positively responded that the requ
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Odisha Govt announces Rs 200 crores relief for distressed farmers
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced an Input Assistance of around Rs 200 crores for the distressed farmers of the drought-affected areas of the state.
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Research: Plant processes could be important in predicting drought develop
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Based on new analyses of satellite data, scientists have found that hydrologic conditions that increase flash drought risk occur more often than current models predict. The research also shows that incorporating how plants change soil structures can improve Earth system models.
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Fadnavis thanks PM Modi for 'historic' drought relief package
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 30 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said financial assistance of Rs 4,714 crore from the Centre for drought-affected areas of Maharashtra is indeed a “historic package” that would be of great help to the farmers.
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Maharashtra govt to disburse Rs 2900 crore for drought relief measures
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai [Maharashtra], Jan 25 (ANI): The Maharashtra government has announced disbursement of Rs 2,900 crore for relief measures in the drought-affected areas of the state.
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SC sends directions to Centre, states to address drought related issues
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 5(ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Centre and the state governments for not complying with the directions to supply food grain to the drought-affected areas under the National Food Security Act.
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