Pune, 10 Nov (HS): The dry land of water reservoirs

will be made available for cultivating fodder for cattle to the farmers. The

decision was taken by the Water Resources Department given the drought

situation in the state. Many water reservoirs have dried due to scant water in

almost 80 per cent of the state.

Maharashtra Government has announced 304 tehsils in

the state as drought-affected. Availability of fodder for cattle has become a

major issue for the farmers and those involved in animal raring. Although the

water reservoirs have dried, natural wetness in the soil will help in cultivating

fodder.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar