The State Disaster Management Agency (SDMA) has established guidelines for classifying districts under the "Drought Relief Emergency Fund" (DREF). As of August 2026, a district is designated as "Category A" (Immediate Allocation) if it meets the following primary criteria:
1. Has a recorded rainfall deficit of at least 40% over the most recent monsoon season.
2. Has agricultural land comprising more than 60% of its total geographical area.
3. Has a functional water-reservoir capacity dropping below 25%.
4. Has not received any state emergency relief funds in the last 2 years (since August 2024).
Exceptions to the primary criteria:
* If a district satisfies all criteria EXCEPT (2), but is officially notified as a "Tribal Majority District", the case is referred to the SDMA Chief Director.
* If a district satisfies all criteria EXCEPT (3), but its primary sown crop is "Water-Intensive", it is classified as "Category B" (Partial Allocation).
Case File:
Navan District recorded a rainfall deficit of 45% during the last monsoon. Its current functional water-reservoir capacity stands at 18%. The district last received state emergency relief funds in January 2023. Agricultural land makes up 52% of the district's total area. Navan is officially notified as a Tribal Majority District.
Based on the criteria provided, which of the following administrative decisions must be taken for Navan District?
- The case of the district should be referred to the SDMA Chief Director.Cevap
- BThe district should be classified as "Category A" for Immediate Allocation.
- CThe district should be classified as "Category B" for Partial Allocation.
- DThe request should be immediately rejected and the district marked ineligible for future aid due to low agricultural coverage.