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The Government Faces a Major Test: 16,000 Villages and 52 Cities Are Facing Drought and Famine, and Four IAS Officers Are Preparing Action Plans for Water, Employment, and Fodder.
This year, the western and central regions, including the capital Jaipur, are facing the brunt of drought. This is the first major drought since the BJP government came to power. With the threat of drought, nine districts in western Rajasthan and two districts in central Rajasthan, covering 70% of the state's area, are facing severe drinking water, fodder, and employment shortages. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has twice requested a drought…
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This year, the western and central regions, including the capital Jaipur, are facing the brunt of drought. This is the first major drought since the BJP government came to power. With the threat of drought, nine districts in western Rajasthan and two districts in central Rajasthan, covering 70% of the state's area, are facing severe drinking water, fodder, and employment shortages. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has twice requested a drought…