5 days ago
Karnataka Declares 101 Taluks Drought-Affected, Seeks Central Relief
Karnataka is facing a serious lack of rain in many areas.
The government has officially called 101 taluks drought-affected.
It plans to send a report to the Union Government soon.
Central officials may then visit Karnataka and assess the damage.
The state says more taluks could be added after another review in 15 days.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara asked for help for farmers, including a possible loan waiver.
He said other states are also experiencing drought.
He also said officials will check on Kannadigas who may be stranded by floods in Nepal.
Karnataka has declared 101 taluks drought-affected after reviewing the state’s situation.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said a drought memorandum will soon be submitted to the Union Government.
The situation will be reviewed again after 15 days, potentially adding more taluks to the list.
Parameshwara urged the Centre to consider a nationwide farm-loan waiver to help drought-hit farmers.
Officials will be sent to Kathmandu to gather information about Kannadigas reportedly affected by floods in Nepal.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, led in this matter by Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara, and the Union Government.
- What
- Karnataka declared 101 taluks drought-affected and plans to submit a memorandum seeking central relief.
- Where
- Karnataka, with possible assistance involving Kathmandu and Nepal.
- When
- The declaration and announcement were made on Friday; the situation will be reviewed again after 15 days.
- Why
- The taluks are facing drought conditions, and the state is seeking assessment and relief from the Union Government.
Key facts
- Drought-affected taluks
- 101 taluks have been declared drought-affected.
- Next review
- The drought situation will be reviewed again after 15 days.
- Planned submission
- Karnataka will prepare and submit a drought memorandum to the Union Government.
- Central assessment
- Central teams are expected to visit Karnataka and assess the situation before relief is released.
- Loan waiver request
- G. Parameshwara said he would urge the Union Government to consider a farm-loan waiver.
- Kannadigas affected abroad
- Officials will be sent to Kathmandu to gather details about Kannadigas affected by floods in Nepal.
Quotes
G. Parameshwara
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister
“If the Union Government announces a loan waiver, the issue can be addressed comprehensively. Parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are also facing drought. Just as former prime minister late Manmohan Singh had waived around Rs 72,000 crore in farm loans, a similar decision by the Centre now would benefit farmers across the country. I will urge the Union Government to consider this.”
thehansindia.com
“According to the latest information I have received, 12 Kannadigas are currently affected. There is information that more people from Karnataka may also be stranded due to the floods. Officials will be sent to Kathmandu to gather details, and immediate action will be taken.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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