Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Gehlot Urges Rajasthan to Start Relief Work in Drought-Hit Barmer
Ashok Gehlot says some parts of Barmer are facing very dry conditions.
He says there has not been enough rain for farmers to sow crops in Balasar and Mungeria.
Crops have also been damaged in other places.
He said animals near Myajlar are searching for water.
People are also short of fodder, drinking water and work.
Gehlot urged the Rajasthan government to start relief efforts quickly.
He said plans for fodder depots in 44 villages still need approval.
He also called for jobs to be provided through the VB-G RAM G scheme.
He warned that delays could make things worse for farmers and livestock owners.
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot urged the state government to begin relief work immediately in drought-hit areas of Barmer.
He said lack of rain had prevented sowing in Balasar and Mungeria, while crops had been damaged elsewhere.
Gehlot reported livestock searching for water near Myajlar, close to the Barmer-Jaisalmer border.
He said shortages of fodder, drinking water and employment were making life difficult for residents.
Gehlot said fodder depot proposals for 44 villages were awaiting approval and called for employment works under the VB-G RAM G scheme.
- Who
- Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and residents, farmers and livestock owners in affected areas.
- What
- Gehlot expressed concern about drought-like conditions and urged the state government to begin relief work.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the report does not specify a year.
- Where
- Barmer district, Rajasthan, including Balasar, Mungeria, Myajlar, Gadra Road, Sheo and Ramsar.
- Why
- Gehlot cited lack of rainfall, crop damage, shortages of water and fodder, and limited employment.
Gehlot's concerns and demands
State government position
Urgency of relief
Gehlot's concerns and demands
Gehlot said relief work should begin immediately and warned that delay could worsen conditions for farmers and livestock owners.
State government position
The article provides no response or position from the state government.
Fodder depots and employment
Gehlot's concerns and demands
Gehlot said proposals for fodder depots in 44 villages awaited approval and called for employment works under the VB-G RAM G scheme, alleging MGNREGA had been discontinued.
State government position
The article gives no government explanation about the proposals, employment measures or Gehlot's allegation.
- Speaker
- Ashok Gehlot, former Rajasthan chief minister
- Affected district
- Barmer, Rajasthan
- Areas cited for lack of sowing
- Balasar and Mungeria
- Livestock concern
- Animals near Myajlar were said to be searching for water
- Fodder depot proposals
- Proposals for 44 villages in Gadra Road, Sheo and Ramsar were awaiting government approval
- Employment request
- Gehlot called for employment works under the VB-G RAM G scheme