The 2026 monsoon was under stress, reservoir levels in parts of northern India were below the previous year's levels. Punjab and Haryana face particularly serious groundwater depletion, most of Punjab's 153 development blocks are classified as over-exploited.
A cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday and the Council of Ministers gave administrative approval of Rs 1320.14 crore for the Chitrangi pressurised micro irrigation project of Singrauli district (irrigation area 32,125 hectares).
Beed is one of the most drought-prone districts in Maharashtra. The rainfall pattern is uneven. Maruti Bajgude's example is therefore important and an inspiration for others.
CM Thackeray has now decided to block funds for 'Jalyukt Shivar', a major developmental project started by the Devendra Fadnavis government, with a target to make Maharashtra completely drought-free.