Maha: Guardian Minister Mahajan directs to urgently submit proposal to declare 5 more talukas drought-hit

Nashik, Oct 2 (UNI) Maharashtra Water Resources and Nashik District Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan has directed officials to urgently submit a proposal to the state government seeking inclusion of five more talukas-Chandwad, Trimbakeshwar, Niphad, Dindori and Nashik-in the list of drought-affected areas. He issued the directions while reviewing the drought situation at the District Collectorate on Thursday afternoon. He also instructed officials to prepare a comprehensive water management plan extending until August 2027. MLA Prof. Devyani Pharande, Trimbakeshwar Municipal Council President Triveni Tungar, District Collector Ayush Prasad, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Omkar Pawar and senior officials from various departments…