Jaipur, Nov. 15 -- The Rajasthan government has announced a special relief package of Rs.9,321 crore for 87 drought-affected tehsils across 15 districts following a nearly 20% decline in average rainfall during this year's monsoon season. Of these, 73 tehsils have been classified as severely drought-affected, while 14 fall under the moderate category. Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the allocation during a review meeting on Friday, directing officials to ensure timely implementation of relief measures and continuous monitoring of the situation in affected areas. Acording to an earlier notification, the drought-affected tehsils are spread across Churu, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Dungarpur, Nagaur, Pali, Phalodi, Beawar, Barmer, Balotra, Banswara, Bikaner, Rajsamand and Sirohi districts, where deficient rainfall has affected agricultural activities and raised concerns over drinking water and fodder availability. The government has also directed officials to prepare detailed assessment reports based on surveys of damage to kharif crops in the affected districts, an official said. These reports will form the basis for extending relief to farmers.htc...