CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Latur region experiences droughts after every 8-9 years resulting in a shortage of water and reducing agricultural activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan, as it is known, has been touted as the solution to Maharashtra’s water problems. The scheme aims to take advantage of years with good rainfall - by storing and conserving the rain water it hopes to create perennial sources of water in every village.

Detailed explanation-3: -The government has released Rs 4,909 crore to disburse input subsidy to farmers in the areas which have witnessed 33 per cent or more crop losses due to the ongoing drought, the affidavit stated. District authorities have deposited a total of Rs 4,412.57 crore in the bank accounts of 67,32,096 farmers, it stated.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nearly 52 per cent of the state’s geographical area is prone to drought, either naturally or due to poor rainfall. This includes Marathwada and adjoining areas of Madhya Maharashtra and large parts of Vidarbha.