Maharashtra declares 265 talukas drought-affected, activates 'Trigger-1' relief measures
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Drought management and agrarian distress: a GS3 case study on state-led fiscal relief and agricultural schemes.
Why in news
The Maharashtra government declared 265 talukas as drought-affected, activating 'Trigger-1' relief measures due to a rainfall deficit exceeding 25 percent.
Background
Maharashtra declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected. The 'Trigger-1' activation is based on a rainfall deficit exceeding 25 percent and prolonged dry spells.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMaharashtra declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected
- FactTrigger-1 activation threshold: rainfall deficit exceeding 25 percent
- SchemeEmployment Guarantee Scheme: provides food grains to farmers in drought-affected areas
- FactRelief measures include full exemption from land revenue and waived examination fees
Prelims practice question
What is the rainfall deficit threshold required to activate 'Trigger-1' relief measures in Maharashtra?
- (a)Exceeding 10 percent
- (b)Exceeding 50 percent
- (c)Exceeding 40 percent
- (d)Exceeding 25 percent
Show answer
Answer: (d) Exceeding 25 percent — The note states that Trigger-1 is activated when the rainfall deficit exceeds 25 percent.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the effectiveness of state-level drought management frameworks in mitigating the socio-economic impact on agrarian communities in Maharashtra.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transparency mechanism: Use of GPS coordinates and photographs to verify crop damage
- Fiscal relief: Impact of land revenue exemptions and crop loan restructuring on state revenue
- Social safety nets: Integration of food grain distribution with employment guarantee schemes
Keywords: rainfall deficit · drought management framework · agrarian distress · fiscal relief · crop loan restructuring
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