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Karnataka Announces Rs 2,500 Aid for Drought-Hit Farmers in 100 Taluks
Karnataka is facing a serious drought, which means farmers do not have enough water for their crops.
The state government said it will give each affected farmer Rs 2,500.
This money is called an input subsidy because it can help farmers buy things needed for farming.
The support will cover farmers in more than 100 taluks.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced the plan during a special meeting of the state legislature.
The state is also waiting for help from the National Disaster Relief Fund.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release some of the requested relief money soon.
Parameshwara criticized the central government for not taking action to address the drought.
Karnataka will provide Rs 2,500 to each drought-affected farmer in more than 100 taluks.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced the input subsidy during a special legislature session.
The assistance is intended to provide immediate relief while the state awaits National Disaster Relief Fund support.
The special legislature session on Karnataka’s drought began on September 21.
Parameshwara blamed the Centre for not taking action, while Chief Minister D K Shivakumar sought early release of Rs 3,800 crore in drought relief.
- Who
- Karnataka’s drought-affected farmers, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and the central government are involved.
- What
- Karnataka announced a Rs 2,500 input subsidy for each drought-affected farmer in more than 100 taluks.
- Where
- The assistance applies across drought-affected taluks in Karnataka.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday during a special legislature session that began on September 21.
- Why
- The state said the subsidy would provide immediate assistance while it awaits National Disaster Relief Fund support.
Key facts
- Aid per farmer
- Rs 2,500
- Beneficiaries
- Drought-affected farmers
- Coverage
- More than 100 taluks
- Announced by
- G Parameshwara, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister
- Requested central relief
- Rs 3,800 crore
- Relief fund awaited
- National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF)
- Legislature session
- Special session on drought began September 21
Quotes
G Parameshwara
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister
“To provide immediate assistance to farmers affected by drought, the State Government has decided to provide an input subsidy of Rs 2,500 to each farmer while awaiting National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) assistance.”
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