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March 14, 2013

India offers $532 million to states hit by drought, floods
New Delhi (AFP) March 13, 2013
India's government on Wednesday offered millions of dollars to states hit by drought or floods, marking half the funds for a western zone were millions face their worst water shortage since 1972. Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said a federal ministerial panel which he headed agreed to dole out nearly 29 billion rupees ($532 million) to seven states which last year faced drought, flooding or other natural disasters. "We have approved the relief package, which is the highest in recent years," P ... read more

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