Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Assam Launches Drought Relief Program in BTR
Farmers in parts of Assam are facing a drought, so the government is starting a special program to help.
This program will give money to help during emergencies like droughts and floods.
They will also set up teams to quickly help farmers when problems arise and create farms that can handle changes in the climate.
The goal is to help farmers deal with droughts and other climate problems in the future.
Drought relief program launched in BTR to support farmers.
Program aims to provide immediate aid and long-term climate resilience.
Four districts are under severe drought, one under moderate drought.
Five percent of agriculture budget allocated for disaster management.
Model climate-resilient units will be created in each ADO circle.
- Who
- BTC and farmers in BTR.
- What
- Drought relief program launched in BTR.
- When
- Announced on August 4th.
- Where
- Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam.
- Why
- To provide drought relief and build climate resilience.
- Location
- Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam
- Program
- Drought Relief Program
- Budget Allocation
- 5% for disaster management
- Key Figure
- Pramod Boro
- Affected Districts
- Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur, and Udalguri
Sources
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