Odisha Drought

Odisha: CM announces Rs 200-crore assistance for drought-hit areas

November 15, 2022November 20, 2022Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, November 15: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced Input Assistance of about Rs 200 crore for the distressed farmers of the drought affected areas of the State. The entire expenditure will be borne by the State Government. As per reports, about 2,63560 hectares of crop land in 64 blocks and 15 ULBs of […]

66 blocks in nine Odisha districts declared drought-affected

November 1, 2018November 2, 2018Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has declared 5,633 villages under 1,186 gram panchayats (GPs) of 66 blocks across nine districts in the State drought-hit and authorised the Collectors to undertake relief measures in the notified area. “At least 233173.8 hectares of crop land in 5,633 villages under 1186 Gram Panchayats (GPs) of 66 blocks and 16 […]