The Centre has decided to provide Rs 700 crore to West Bengal to tackle draught situation in 15 districts of the state. A recommendation to this effect was made by an eight- member Central Team that visited the state recently to assess the draught situation.This was disclosed by State Finance Minister Dr. Asim Dasgupta in Kolkata on Friday. He said the money would be released from Natural Disaster Management Fund.Dasgupta said he had requested Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjeeto release the fund at the earliest.