In Gujarat, a high-level cabinet sub-committee has declared 152 talukas out of total 225 – talukas as water scarcity-hit. Committee, headed by State Finance Minister Vajubhai Vala concluded that water scarcity condition prevailed in all these talukas as they have received less than 150 mili metre of rainfall. Relief work for the affected population will begin in these talukas, where cheaper fodder and agricultural subsidies will be provided. Our Ahmedabad correspondent reports that the list of these scarcity hit talukas is being sent for consideration to the Empowered group of ministers-in New Delhi. The EGoM, headed by Union Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, is likely to meet in Delhi tomorrow to review the drought conditions.