Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Gehlot Urges Rajasthan Government Action Amid Drought-Like Conditions
Ashok Gehlot said many parts of Rajasthan are facing drought-like conditions.
He said there has not been enough rain.
This has damaged crops grown during the kharif season.
The affected crops include guar, moong, moth and bajra.
Farmers who borrowed money may have trouble repaying it.
There may also be less fodder for animals.
Gehlot said farmers could struggle to buy seeds and fertilisers for the next rabi season.
He asked the government to check crop damage and give farmers help.
He also asked for fodder depots and employment support.
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said drought-like conditions had developed in more than a dozen districts.
He said inadequate rainfall severely affected kharif crops including guar, moong, moth and bajra.
Gehlot warned that farmers who borrowed money for cultivation faced particular hardship.
He raised concerns about possible fodder shortages and consequences for the upcoming rabi season.
Gehlot urged a crop-damage survey, farmer compensation, fodder depots and employment measures.
- Who
- Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot urged the Rajasthan government to assist affected farmers.
- What
- Gehlot reported drought-like conditions and kharif crop damage in more than a dozen districts.
- When
- September 3; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- Rajasthan, including areas stretching from Hanumangarh to Balotra.
- Why
- Inadequate rainfall had affected crops, threatened fodder availability and could leave farmers without resources for the rabi season.
- Affected area
- More than a dozen districts of Rajasthan
- Reported cause
- Inadequate rainfall
- Affected crops
- Guar, moong, moth and bajra
- Agricultural seasons
- The kharif crop has been affected, with possible consequences for rabi sowing
- Requested response
- A timely crop-damage survey and compensation for affected farmers
- Livestock concern
- A possible shortage of fodder
- Additional requests
- Fodder depots, employment measures and assistance for seeds, fertilisers and field preparation