Centre has allocated 410 crores rupees during the current year under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana to minimize the impact of drought and improving the ground water recharge in the country. The decision has been taken in view of gravity of perennial problem of longer dry spells resulting in drought and rapid depletion of ground water table. Of Rs 410 crore, 69 crores have been allocated for Rajasthan, over 64 crores Tamil Nadu, over 46 crores Punjab and around 41 crores Karnataka. About Rs 21 crore will go to Maharashtra and over Rs 17 crore to Bihar.<br/><br/>219 districts in the country have been frequently affected by drought in the recent past and witnessing regular agrarian crisis. In view of this, the government for the first time identified the most vulnerable areas that require immediate attention for water conservation, harvesting and ground water recharge. <br/><br/>1071 blocks and talukas have been identified under over exploited category which need immediate special attention and 150 blocks and talukas as most vulnerable areas requiring regulated and cautious use of ground water. The government has decided to give special treatment to improve the condition of underground water, soil moisture and create micro water storages in these areas under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.