Odhisha Drought

Odisha declares 17 districts drought-hit, package announced

Odisha government on Thursday declared 17 of the state's 30 districts as drought-affected and announced a package for farmers and poor people. "The state government had received reports on possible loss of 50 per cent or more crops in 12,046 villages under 113 blocks, 100 wards under 25 urban local body areas spread over 17 districts," Revenue and ...