Geared up to face drought situation, says Centre

Mumbai : India | Jul 27, 2012 at 5:19 AM PDT

Source: The Economic Times

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Government today said the spectre of drought over a few states and the likelihood of a lower rainfall pattern this year should not be a concern for a "panicky situation," as it is geared up to face the situation with enough stocks of foodgrains and sugar. FULL ARTICLE AT The Economic Times

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