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Monsoon Failure in Kalyana Karnataka Deepens Farm Distress
In Kalyana Karnataka, the monsoon has failed, causing crops to dry up and farmers to lose hope.
Many farming families, including small and medium farmers, are leaving their villages to find work in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.
The reservoirs are also running low, making irrigation uncertain.
Farmers are protesting, demanding that the government declare the region drought-hit and provide relief.
They want compensation for their lost crops, free seeds and fertilizers to plant again, and measures to stop more people from leaving their villages.
Monsoon failure in Kalyana Karnataka has led to severe crop loss and farm distress.
Farmers and agricultural laborers are migrating to cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune in search of work.
Reservoirs are running low, making irrigation uncertain and prioritizing drinking water.
Farmers demand drought declaration, compensation, free seeds and fertilizers, and measures to prevent further migration.
Protests are ongoing as the crisis deepens, with farmers urging immediate government intervention.
- Who
- Farmers and agricultural laborers in Kalyana Karnataka
- What
- Crop loss and migration due to monsoon failure
- Where
- Kalyana Karnataka, including districts like Ballari, Yadgir, Raichur
- When
- During the current monsoon season
- Why
- Due to failed monsoon and low reservoir levels
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Response
Drought Declaration
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers demand immediate drought declaration for relief and compensation.
Government's Response
Government has not officially declared the region drought-hit yet.
Drought Mitigation Measures
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers criticize the lack of adequate drought mitigation measures like cloud seeding.
Government's Response
Government has prioritized water for drinking purposes over irrigation.
Key facts
- Region Affected
- Kalyana Karnataka
- Major Crops Affected
- Soybean, pulses, cotton, green gram, black-eyed beans, matki, paddy
- Migration Destinations
- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune
- Reservoir Status
- Running low
- Government Priority
- Drinking water over irrigation
Quotes
Sharanabasappa Mamashetti
President of Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha, Kalaburagi district
“"Even if rains arrive now or irrigation water is released later, many farmers simply do not have the money to sow again. The government should provide seeds and fertilisers free of cost because this is clearly a drought situation."”
deccanchronicle.com
“"The condition is very pathetic. Farmers are unable to grow crops because there is no rain, while agricultural labourers have no work. This has already triggered migration."”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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