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Union Government’s Drought Manual 2016
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The Union Government’s Drought Manual 2016, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, guides drought assessment, preparedness and response across Indian states. It provides a framework for declaring drought, releasing relief funds and coordinating agencies. It defines a drought‑prone area as one with a rainfall deficit over 30 % of the long‑term average for three consecutive years.