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Karnataka to seek Centre relief for 101 drought-hit taluks
Karnataka says many areas are suffering because there has not been enough rain.
The state has identified 101 taluks as drought-hit.
It plans to ask the Union Government for money to help people affected by the drought.
Officials used satellite images, green cover and dry spells to assess the situation.
Karnataka says the rules used for identifying drought areas are too strict.
It expects to add more taluks to the list later.
The state estimates its losses at Rs 18,000 crore.
It will also ask for farm loans to be waived.
The article says the Union Government has not yet responded to some earlier requests.
Karnataka will submit a memorandum to the Union Government seeking drought relief for 101 affected taluks.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwar said additional taluks may be added to the list later.
The taluks were identified using Union Government parameters including satellite images, green cover and dry spells.
The state estimates drought-related losses, including crop losses, at Rs 18,000 crore.
Karnataka will also request farm-loan waivers, while citing the state’s financial constraints.
- Who
- The Karnataka State Government, represented by Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwar, will make the request to the Union Government.
- What
- The state will submit a drought-relief memorandum covering 101 taluks and request consideration of farm-loan waivers.
- Where
- Karnataka, with the announcement made in Bengaluru.
- When
- The memorandum is expected to be submitted within a couple of days; additional taluks may be added later.
- Why
- The state estimates Rs 18,000 crore in drought-related losses and seeks assistance for affected areas and farmers.
Karnataka’s relief request
Union Government’s reported position
Drought-identification rules
Karnataka’s relief request
Karnataka says the Union Government’s parameters are too strict and has asked for them to be relaxed so additional taluks can qualify.
Union Government’s reported position
The article says the Union Government did not respond to Karnataka’s request to relax the parameters; it does not provide a stated justification or position from the Union Government.
Financial assistance
Karnataka’s relief request
Karnataka is seeking assistance based on an estimated Rs 18,000 crore in losses and expects a positive response this year.
Union Government’s reported position
The article reports no response from the Union Government to Karnataka’s previous request and does not state its position on the current memorandum.
Key facts
- Affected taluks
- 101 taluks have been identified as drought-hit.
- Estimated losses
- Rs 18,000 crore, including crop losses.
- Assessment basis
- Satellite images, green cover, dry spells and other Union Government parameters.
- Memorandum timeline
- The state plans to submit it to the Union Government in a couple of days.
- Additional areas
- More taluks may be added because some were excluded under the current parameters.
- Previous relief dispute
- Karnataka said a previous Rs 18,000 crore request received no response until the Supreme Court directed release of Rs 3,500 crore.
- Farm-loan request
- The state plans to ask the Union Government to waive farm loans.
Quotes
G. Parameshwar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
“We requested the Union Government to relax the parameters set to declare drought-hit taluks. But, the Union Government did not respond to the request made by the State.”
deccanchronicle.com
“A request will be made to the Union Government to waive farm loans and help farmers in the current distress situation.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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