Telangana state has sought Rs 2,514 crore central assistance to take up relief activities in the drought affected areas. Briefing the state inter-ministerial team that took up field visit to assess the extent of damage occurred in various drought-affected districts State Chief Secretary Rajiv Sharma asked the team to provide assistance to a maximum extent. <br/><br/>The team headed by Joint Secretary in Agriculture Department Utpal Kumar Singh has assured all possible assistance for the drought affected areas on the occasion. The central team in three groups is touring in districts. The state Government had declared 231 Mandals, more than two thirds of the total Mandals in the state, as drought affected due to inadequate rainfall and depleting water tables. The team will continue its assessment in the affected areas.