Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Gadag Faces Water and Fodder Shortage
Gadag district is facing a severe water and fodder shortage because it hasn't rained much.
The minister in charge, Eshwar B Khandre, had a meeting with local leaders and officials.
He told them to make sure everyone has enough drinking water and that animals have enough food.
He also said they need to create jobs locally so people don't have to leave to find work.
Farmers are having trouble because some crops are drying up.
The minister said farmers should get help with crop insurance, even if they have loans.
The government is checking if the district is drought-hit, but some people want it to be declared a drought area right away.
Gadag district is experiencing a severe rainfall deficit during the southwest monsoon.
Minister Eshwar B Khandre directed the administration to ensure no shortage of drinking water or fodder.
The government is assessing the drought situation as per Central Government guidelines.
Farmers are facing issues with drying crops like green gram and maize.
Banks are instructed to facilitate crop insurance premium payments for farmers.
- Who
- Gadag district administration and public representatives
- What
- Water and fodder shortage due to severe rainfall deficit
- When
- During the current southwest monsoon
- Where
- Gadag district
- Why
- To ensure no shortage of drinking water or fodder and to address the drought situation
Government Officials
Public Representatives
Drought Declaration
Government Officials
The situation is being assessed as per Central Government’s drought declaration guidelines.
Public Representatives
Gadag should be declared a drought-hit district immediately to initiate relief measures.
- District
- Gadag
- In-charge Minister
- Eshwar B Khandre
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Rainfall Deficit
- Severe
- Sowing Completion
- 82%
- Crop Insurance Deadline
- July 22 to July 31