PM constitutes EGoM to deal with apprehended drought

PM Manmohan Singh established an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee for efficacious management to deal with drought like situation. The 11 member EGoM, will be. The EGoM is allowed to reassess the situation and take rapid and well-timed decisions on policy issues as well as other issues for effectual management of drought and linked issues.