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Telangana Chief Secretary Directs Collectors to Prepare Drought Reports
Telangana has had less rain than expected, and officials are checking which areas may be facing drought.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju asked district collectors to study conditions and prepare reports.
They were also told to take steps to help farmers.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will meet ministers on Monday and then speak with farmers, scientists, and officials by video.
Farmers will join from Rythu Vedikas.
Officials want farmers to consider growing different crops and plan ahead for difficult weather.
The government says it is working to keep electricity available without interruption.
Funds can also support rural jobs and projects that help conserve water.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju directed district collectors to assess rainfall deficits and seasonal conditions after El Niño.
Collectors were asked to identify drought-affected mandals, prepare preliminary reports, and take mitigation measures.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to consult ministers on Monday, followed by a video conference with farmers, scientists, and officials.
Jaju urged crop diversification, advance planning, and uninterrupted power supply to help protect farmers.
Officials recommended using VBGRAMG funds for rural employment and works such as tank desilting and water conservation.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju directed district collectors; Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is due to consult ministers and meet farmers, scientists, and officials.
- What
- Collectors were instructed to assess drought conditions, identify affected mandals, prepare reports, and plan mitigation measures.
- Where
- Telangana; the planned video conference will be held from the Secretariat, with farmers participating through Rythu Vedikas.
- When
- The instructions were issued Friday; the Chief Minister's consultation with ministers is scheduled for Monday.
- Why
- To respond to the prevailing rainfall deficit and seasonal conditions following the El Niño phenomenon.
Key facts
- Chief Secretary
- Sanjay Jaju
- State
- Telangana
- Requested reports
- Preliminary reports identifying drought-affected mandals
- Scheduled consultation
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to consult ministers on Monday
- Rural works proposed
- Tank desilting, field channel clearing, rural road improvement, trench excavation, and water conservation projects
- Agriculture planning
- Agriculture Secretary Surendra Mohan outlined the rainfall situation and action plan for the upcoming Rabi season
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