Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Dry Spell Disrupts Livelihoods in Adilabad
In Adilabad district, a long dry spell and late monsoon have made it hard for women farm workers to find jobs.
They earn less than men and are struggling to support their families.
Farmers are being told to grow different crops like pulses instead of paddy.
Some farmers are trying to plant red gram after recent rains, hoping it will grow well.
The women workers are asking the government for help with jobs through a special scheme.
Prolonged dry spell and delayed monsoon due to El Nino effect disrupting agricultural operations in Adilabad district.
Women agricultural labourers earning ₹250/day compared to men's ₹500/day, struggling to support families.
Government advised to provide employment under VB-G RAM G scheme.
Agriculture officials recommend alternative crops like pulses due to poor germination of cotton and soybean.
Farmers like Kodapa Radha Bai sowing red gram after recent rains, hoping for successful germination.
- Who
- Women agricultural labourers and farmers in Adilabad district
- What
- Prolonged dry spell and delayed monsoon affecting livelihoods
- When
- Current Kharif season
- Where
- Adilabad district
- Why
- El Nino effect causing delayed monsoon and dry conditions
Women Labourers' Struggles
Government and Agricultural Officials' Advice
Employment and Livelihood
Women Labourers' Struggles
Women labourers are struggling due to lack of work and lower wages, appealing for government employment schemes.
Government and Agricultural Officials' Advice
Agriculture officials advise farmers to opt for alternative crops like pulses to mitigate the impact of the dry spell.
- Location
- Adilabad district
- Affected Group
- Women agricultural labourers
- Government Scheme
- Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G)
- Alternative Crops
- Pulses, cotton, soybean, red gram, maize
- Daily Wages
- Women: ₹250, Men: ₹500