Rajasthan CM Announces Drought Relief Package of Rs 9,321 Cr
87 tehsils across 15 districts have been declared drought-affected owing to deficient average annual rainfall
UdaipurTimes, Nov 14, 2026 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced a special package of Rs 9,321 crore to provide relief in the drought-affected areas of the State. The Chief Minister shared this information while chairing a meeting of the Disaster Management, Relief and Civil Defence Department at the CMO on Friday, November 13.
CM Sharma also issued comprehensive instructions for the continuous monitoring of disaster management and relief operations, maintaining constant communication with the district administrations in affected districts, and ensuring the availability of drinking water, irrigation, and fodder for the general public, farmers, and livestock rearers.
He directed that fodder depots be operated systematically as required in districts with below-normal rainfall and that adequate provisions for drinking water and fodder for cattle also be maintained through gaushalas. The Chief Minister further issued necessary directives to the Rural Development Department to conduct employment and livelihood-related works in affected districts through the VB-G RAM G, Rajeevika and housing schemes, prepare assessment reports based on the girdawari of damaged Kharif crops and provide relief to tenant farmers.
PHED was instructed to make proper arrangements for drinking water based on a contingency plan while the Energy Department was told to issue electricity connections for tubewells on a priority basis. The CM also ordered proper arrangements for drinking water transportation as needed.
Owing to a shortfall of approximately 20 per cent in average annual rainfall during the monsoon season in the State, a total of 87 tehsils across 15 districts have been declared drought-affected. Of these, 73 tehsils fall under the severe drought category, while 14 tehsils are in the moderate/medium drought category.
