160% rise in Gujarat's drought plan budget
The budget for Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board’s (GWSSB) master plan for drought mitigation has been increased by 160% from ₹70 crore to ₹183 crore, said a government official. The increased budget is mainly for providing water through tankers, repairing of hand-pumps and digging bore wells. Currently, the GWSSB is providing water to 490 villages in 22 districts. 