On Friday Central team led by by Union Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar, and Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh visited Gujarat. The state Government has sought Rs 14,683 crore in view of a drought-like situation in the State.
Out of the Rs 480 crore demand for immediate solution to drinking water and fodder problems, the Centre has already released Rs 320 crore and the balance Rs 160 crore would be released in the next 45 days.
The Centre would consider increasing the number of employment days from 100 days to 150 days a year under MGNREGA schemes for the rural and poor masses.
