The State Government has added 13 more talukas of Vidarbha to its drought-affected areas’ list, taking the total number of affected talukas in the region to 108. With the latest additions, Nagpur Division now has 52 drought-affected talukas, while the number in Amravati Division remains unchanged at 56. The newly-identified talukas are spread across four districts of Nagpur Division -- Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia and Chandrapur.

 

In Wardha district, Karanja has been added to the list. Bhandara district has two new additions -- Mohadi and Tumsar. In Gondia district, the newly included seven talukas are Gondia, Amgaon, Deori, Salekasa, Arjuni Morgaon, Sadak Arjuni and Goregaon. Chandrapur district has three additions -- Brahmapuri, Jiwati and Ballarpur. The additions increase the number of drought-affected talukas in Nagpur Division from 39 to 52, taking Vidarbha’s overall tally to 108. The expansion brings additional areas under the State’s drought-related assessment framework. The implications for farmers, including the assessment of crop losses and eligibility for relief, will depend on the applicable government orders and subsequent procedures.