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Prasad explained that evaluations are governed by guidelines under the govt resolution dated Oct 7, 2017, covering both drought-affected and non-drought-affected talukas under Trigger 3 criteria. Training for all officers has been conducted so that incorrect information is not entered,” stated Prasad.
Addressing public concerns over why certain talukas with heavy rainfall were excluded from drought categories, Prasad said that the selection or non-selection is purely based on technical data. “The dry spell factors—such as a 21-day dry spell and relative percentage deficits—determine eligibility rather than total rainfall volume,” he added. “Data entry must be done online through the app. Referring to Chandwad taluka, Prasad noted that out of eight circles, five met the criteria for drought, while three did not, based on geographical and rainfall data. He added that public representatives have raised demands to consider individual revenue circles as evaluation units rather than entire taluka blocks.