Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister

The Hindu  

With the Centre’s drought review team starting its tour of 13 drought-affected districts in Karnataka, the State government has urged the team to understand the impact of rainfall deficiency on agriculture rather than arriving at a conclusion looking at the standing crops. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda told presspersons here that it was “a situation of green drought” in many parts of Karnataka. Discrepancies in data flagged Mr. Byre Gowda said that the team has been comprehensively briefed about the drought situation, farmers’ problem, economy, crop losses, and total affected area with the ground report. We have highlighted that the numbers have increased due to further fragmentation as families have grown and the average area has also shrunk.” No delay In a rebuff to the Opposition parties that the Siddaramaiah-led government had been delaying on drought management, Mr. Byre Gowda said that though there are more than 10 States that have reported rainfall deficiency, Karnataka is the first State to approach the Centre. “Preliminary assessment show that 15 out of the 41 remaining taluks are also eligible to be declared drought affected as per the Union government’s guidelines,” Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said on Thursday.

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51 mandals in Andhra Pradesh identified as drought-affected, awaiting government declaration: RP Sisodia
6 days, 8 hours ago

51 mandals in Andhra Pradesh identified as drought-affected, awaiting government declaration: RP Sisodia

The Hindu  

As many as 51 mandals have been identified for drought declaration based on the Drought Management Manual during the Drought Committee meeting held on Friday, in hybrid mode. Speaking to The Hindu, Special Chief Secretary RP Sisodia explained that the committee has meticulously examined the proposals submitted by district collectors and relevant departments and is finalizing its recommendations for the …

Summer rain brings joy, Karnataka farmers can look at two crops
1 week, 2 days ago

Summer rain brings joy, Karnataka farmers can look at two crops

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Here’s good news for farmers: With summer showers expected to be good, they can harvest two crops this year. Speaking to The New Indian Express, former director, Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Centre, Srinivas Reddy said with groundwater depletion, the quality and quantity of water would have dropped. Reddy said the rain would bring down dependency on borewells, and …

Karnataka Budget 2025-26: Agriculture sector recovers from slump to touch 4 per cent growth riding on good monsoon
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025-26: Agriculture sector recovers from slump to touch 4 per cent growth riding on good monsoon

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s agriculture sector, which had slipped into a negative growth of –4.9% in 2023-24 after being hit by drought, has shown signs of recovery by registering a growth of 4% in 2024-25 following good rainfall. Coming to the rescue of areca farmers, the Budget has provided ₹62 crore for plant protection measures to control leaf spot disease that has put …

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the summer approaching, the state government is gearing up to tackle a looming water crisis, especially with regard to supplying drinking water in Karnataka. While stressing on identifying villages that need drinking water to be supplied through tankers, the Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed concern over availability of water in reservoirs for irrigation. …

Andhra Pradesh seeks Rs 151.7 crore for drought-hit ryots
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh seeks Rs 151.7 crore for drought-hit ryots

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The State government has sought Rs 151.77 crore from the Centre as immediate relief for farmers affected by the 2024 Kharif season drought. Special Chief Secretary RP Sisodia, during a meeting with a Central team that concluded its assessment of crop damage on Thursday, highlighted the plight of 1.44 lakh farmers who suffered losses due to damage to crops …

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief

Live Law  

In a writ petition filed by the Karnataka government alleging that the Centre was denying it financial assistance for drought management, the Supreme Court today urged the Union of India to resolve the issue at its end. To recap, the State of Karnataka filed the present petition alleging that the Central Government was denying financial assistance to the state for …

Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted the reports claiming that the state government is considering imposing a green cess on water bills in towns and cities, and termed it "bogus news" spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party. This comes after reports claimed that in order to save the eco-sensitive Western Ghats, Karnataka's Forest Department will be proposing …

Double trouble of drought & rain for farmers in Karnataka
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Double trouble of drought & rain for farmers in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAPURA Saving the lemon trees Mohammed Rafique Patel is making every effort to help his 25 lemon plants stand in an upright position, to prevent them from withering. This is the struggle of Patel who has lost 25 lemon plants which are nearly 15 years old, to the recent gusty winds and rain in his native Ingalagi village in Indi …

Karnataka government seeks relaxation of model of conduct to take up drought relief
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government seeks relaxation of model of conduct to take up drought relief

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government has appealed to the Election Commission of India to relax the model code of conduct that is in force for the Lok Sabha election to enable it to start holding meetings to take up relief measures in drought-hit taluks. Delayed monsoon likely In his letter to Chief Electoral Officer for Karnataka Manoj Kumar Meena, Mr. Kharge said …

Drought relief: Karnataka govt to pay ₹3,000 each to small and marginal farming families
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Drought relief: Karnataka govt to pay ₹3,000 each to small and marginal farming families

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government, for the first time, has decided to pay ₹3,000 each to 16 lakh agricultural families involved in small and marginal farming to compensate for the loss of their livelihood due to drought, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said on Thursday. Drought relief: Karnataka govt to pay ₹ 3,000 each to small and marginal farming families With the …

Centre's drought aid to Karnataka far less than what was asked for; SC to hear case in July
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Centre's drought aid to Karnataka far less than what was asked for; SC to hear case in July

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said it will hear in July a plea filed by the Karnataka government seeking a direction to the Centre to release financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund to the state for drought management. The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court that the Centre's decision to release drought relief and rehabilitation of Rs 3,454 …

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC
11 months ago

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that around ₹3,400 crore has been released to the Karnataka government for drought management in the state. Around ₹ 3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka government seeking a direction …

Opposition contradicts Congress claim on drought relief
11 months ago

Opposition contradicts Congress claim on drought relief

The Hindu  

A war of words over the quantum of drought relief released by the Centre to Karnataka ensued on Sunday, with the Opposition Janata Dal and BJP accusing the Congress of politicising the issue. Instead of misguiding people, the State government should reach the money to the beneficiaries efficiently,” the former Chief Minister H.D. In another press conference, Leader of the …

Shivakumar urges EC to direct Centre to release drought relief for Karnataka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shivakumar urges EC to direct Centre to release drought relief for Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress State president D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to the Election Commission to direct the Union government to release ₹4,663 crore from National Disaster Response Fund and additional support fund of ₹18,171 crore to the State to meet the severe drought situation. Citing the recent statement of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference …

Karnataka's Plea In Supreme Court For Drought Relief : AG & SG Agree To Get Instructions From Union Govt
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka's Plea In Supreme Court For Drought Relief : AG & SG Agree To Get Instructions From Union Govt

Live Law  

In a writ petition filed by the Karnataka government alleging that the Centre was denying it financial assistance for drought management, the Attorney General and the Solicitor General told the Supreme Court today that they would get instructions from the Union Government.The Bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, though initially inclined to issue formal notice to the Union, …

Farmers say their plight amid drought has been ignored in the electoral rhetoric
1 year ago

Farmers say their plight amid drought has been ignored in the electoral rhetoric

The Hindu  

In an election season which has coincided with unprecedented heat and water stress due to monsoon failure, farmers across the board are unhappy over their issues being conspicuous by their absence in the political discourse panning out in the electoral arena. This forced a section of farmers to come together in Mysuru on Wednesday and put forth demands seeking emphasis …

Rainfall Data Makes Case for Drought Declaration in Telangana
1 year ago

Rainfall Data Makes Case for Drought Declaration in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The cumulative rainfall data from June 1 last year to date pegs the rainfall deficit at over 20 per cent in some districts, accentuated by the 93 per cent rain shortfall in October of last year. Only Gadwal, Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts meet the norm, with 29, 27 and 20 per cent rainfall shorage respectively. Other worst affected districts …

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress
1 year ago

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday said Karnataka is reeling under an acute water crisis due to a severe drought situation in most parts and accused the Modi government of refusing to help the people of the state. Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came …

KTR terms Telangana CM Revanth inefficient in handling water crisis
1 year ago

KTR terms Telangana CM Revanth inefficient in handling water crisis

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and Sircilla MLA K.T. Rama Rao termed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy as inefficient in addressing the water problems in Telangana when the State received 14% excess rainfall in 2023-24. Taking to ‘X’, Mr. Rama Rao cited the India Meteorological Department figures and said that the State received 14% excess rainfall for the year 2023-24 …

Between drought and despair in Andhra
1 year, 2 months ago

Between drought and despair in Andhra

The Hindu  

S. Ramireddy has been a farmer all his life. “I belong to a traditional farming family and used to grow crops on my 1.5-acre land, but drought conditions compelled me to look for an alternative job,” says a 32-year-old woman farmer of Penukonda mandal in Sri Sathya Sai, requesting anonymity, who is now working as a labourer for a road …

Karnataka Minister Sparks Outrage with Wishing for Droughts Remark on Farmers
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Minister Sparks Outrage with Wishing for Droughts Remark on Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Sugar and Agriculture Marketing Shivanand Patil's statement that farmers wish for repeated droughts in the state so that their loans get waived has caused a stir, with the opposition on Monday terming it as an 'affront' to the farming community and seeking his removal from the Ministry. Calling the Minister's statement "irresponsible", state BJP President B …

Karnataka: Cong Minister Sparks Row With 'Farmers' Wish for Drought' Remark; BJP Reacts
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: Cong Minister Sparks Row With 'Farmers' Wish for Drought' Remark; BJP Reacts

News 18  

Karnataka Minister Shivanand Patil triggered a controversy with his “farmers wish for a drought year” remark while addressing a public function in Belagavi. The minister claimed that farmers wish for a drought year after year to get their loans waived. Patil went on to say that since farmers were getting everything for free including water, electricity, seeds and fertilizers, they …

Karnataka Minister sparks controversy, says 'farmers wish for droughts as their loans get waived'
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Minister sparks controversy, says 'farmers wish for droughts as their loans get waived'

India TV News  

Karnataka Minister sparks controversy, says 'farmers wish for droughts as their loans get waived' Patil had in September stoked a controversy for his statement that cases of farmer suicides started rising after the compensation amount to the kin of the deceased was hiked from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. A stir was caused after Karnataka Minister for Sugar …

Karnataka allocates Rs 895 crore for Drought Management Amidst Alarming Situation
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka allocates Rs 895 crore for Drought Management Amidst Alarming Situation

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: In response to the severe drought gripping the state, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda told the assembly on Monday that Rs 895 crore has been allocated for drought management in the accounts of deputy commissioners and tahsildars. During a debate on drought management, he revealed that despite a sowing target of 82.95 lakh hectares for the year, only 74 …

Why does PM Modi not exhibit concern for our farmers: Karnataka CM
1 year, 3 months ago

Why does PM Modi not exhibit concern for our farmers: Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday questioned PM Modi why the Centre is unconcerned for the farmers of Karnataka. Siddaramaiah In a post on X, the Karnataka CM posted some media reports citing USD 1 million aid to Papua New Guinea after a volcanic eruption and a USD 250 million Line of Credit for Kenya to upgrade its agriculture by …

Karnataka Drought: SLBC urged to restructure loan repayment period
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Drought: SLBC urged to restructure loan repayment period

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Agriculture Minister, N Chaluvaraya Swamy, on Tuesday said that the State Level Bankers Committee has been asked to restructure loan repayment periods in light of the prevailing drought conditions in the state. Responding to a calling attention motion presented by MLC K Govindaraj, Minister Swamy stated, "The SLBC has been directed to restructure the repayment duration of crop loans …

Chief Minister criticises Union government for not releasing drought relief to Karnataka
1 year, 4 months ago

Chief Minister criticises Union government for not releasing drought relief to Karnataka

The Hindu  

Hitting back at the State BJP leaders who reportedly criticised his government as “unconcerned towards drought-hit farmers”, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the BJP-led Union government had not released drought relief to the State. “I had written to the Union government seeking its permission to increase the work days in NREGA from 100 days to 150 days as a drought …

Amid drought, a political slugfest in Karnataka
1 year, 4 months ago

Amid drought, a political slugfest in Karnataka

The Hindu  

During a year of unprecedented drought, which has accentuated the agricultural crisis in Karnataka, the political response to the farmers’ economic distress has come under the scanner. Though the conversation in the video clip lacks any context, the Opposition sought to implicate Mr. Siddaramaiah by arguing that Mr. Yathindra’s conversation revolved around cash-for-posting. The Opposition also speaks every now and …

Union Govt not supporting drought relief efforts: Karnataka CM
1 year, 4 months ago

Union Govt not supporting drought relief efforts: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

The Union Government is not supporting the State Government’s drought relief efforts, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in Vijayapura on November 20. However, the Centre is not supporting us,” the CM told journalists at the Sainik school while participating in the Sahakara Saptaha organised by the State cooperative federation. “We wrote to the Centre seeking approval for extension of MNREGA …

CM Siddaramaiah Highlights Central Govt's Delay in Responding to Drought Relief
1 year, 4 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah Highlights Central Govt's Delay in Responding to Drought Relief

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAPURA: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has pointed to the delay in receiving a response from the Central government regarding crucial matters related to drought relief. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister emphasized the necessity of providing 150 employment days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act during drought conditions. Highlighting another issue, Siddaramaiah remarked, "It has been over a month …

Farmers advised not to sow paddy in Krishna, NTR districts
1 year, 4 months ago

Farmers advised not to sow paddy in Krishna, NTR districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Irrigation and agricultural advisory boards of Krishna and NTR district have at a joint meeting passed a resolution that due to shortage, no water will be released into canals for irrigating paddy during the Rabi season. They advised farmers of the two districts to cultivate alternative crops like green gram, black gram, red gram and mirchi, which require application …

CM writes to Centre on releasing drought relief
1 year, 4 months ago

CM writes to Centre on releasing drought relief

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Centre to expedite the process to ensure early release of funds from NDRF which would then facilitate timely disbursement of input subsidy and relief to the distressed farmers of the State. In a letter to Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar, Mr. Siddaramaiah requested to ensure that the Sub-Committee of National Executive Committee …

Agriculture Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy blames Centre for not releasing drought relief to Karnataka
1 year, 4 months ago

Agriculture Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy blames Centre for not releasing drought relief to Karnataka

The Hindu  

Admitting that the farmers in the State were reeling under a severe financial crisis owing mainly to the drought that had hit most of the State, Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvaraya Swamy said that the decision on the disbursement of drought relief would be taken by the Cabinet in its meeting scheduled for Thursday. We will take its report and recommendations …

Karnataka: Seven more taluks declared drought hit
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Seven more taluks declared drought hit

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: The state government has expanded its list of drought-affected taluks by incorporating seven additional taluks, bringing the total count to 223. This decision, formalized through an official order issued on November 4, marks an extension of the state's efforts to address the prevailing drought conditions. Initially, in September, the government identified 195 taluks as drought-hit areas. The seven taluks …

Karnataka CM asks district in-charge ministers to submit drought situation report on Nov 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM asks district in-charge ministers to submit drought situation report on Nov 15

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked the district in-charge ministers to travel to the drought-hit taluks and districts of the state and submit a detailed status report to him on November 15. Karnataka CM asks district in-charge ministers to submit drought report The direction came as the state faces one of the worst droughts where out of 236 taluks, 216 …

Karnataka: CM asks for report on drought-relief measures by Nov. 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: CM asks for report on drought-relief measures by Nov. 15

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asked respective District incharge Ministers to undertake a tour of drought affected taluks and submit a report on the extent of drought in affected taluks and also state on the relief measures initiated to tackle drought. In a release here, Chief Minister said directions have been issued to Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers …

Karnataka CM asks district ministers to submit drought report on Nov 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM asks district ministers to submit drought report on Nov 15

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked the district in-charge ministers to travel to the drought-hit taluks and districts of the state and submit a detailed status report to him on November 15. READ | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls BJP drought study tour a farce The Chief Minister’s office released the ‘proceedings’ for the ministers on Friday which said drinking water …

Between spells of drought and untimely rain, pulses take a hit in Karnataka
1 year, 5 months ago

Between spells of drought and untimely rain, pulses take a hit in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The prevailing drought situation in Karnataka, coupled with erratic spells of untimely rainfall, has hit pulses production, with the September harvest of green gram already down by 80%, while the standing red gram, that is coming for harvest in December, likely to be down by 60%. Sad plight of farmers Veerendra, a farmer at Indrapad Hosalli in Chincholi taluk of …

Karnataka farmers incurred loss of ₹30,000 cr due to drought: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka farmers incurred loss of ₹30,000 cr due to drought: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that the state’s farmers have suffered losses amounting to ₹30,000 crore due to drought this year. In response to the drought, Siddaramaiah said the state government will provide input subsidies to the farmers for drinking water, fodder, water for the cattle, employment and other relief measures. The state government on Friday issued an …

Karnataka farmers have suffered loss of Rs 30,000 cr due to drought this year: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka farmers have suffered loss of Rs 30,000 cr due to drought this year: CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Sunday that the farmers in the state have suffered a total loss of Rs 30,000 crore due to drought this year. As per the National Disaster Response Fund norms, we have sought Rs 4,860 crore from the Union government and the Central team has visited the drought-hit areas," Siddaramaiah said addressing people during the …

Karnataka urges Centre to increase employment days to 150 under MGNREGS as State faces severe drought
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka urges Centre to increase employment days to 150 under MGNREGS as State faces severe drought

The Hindu  

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on October 9 said the State government has appealed to the Centre to increase the employment days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme from 100 days to 150 days in view of severe drought prevailing in the State. Addressing reporters, Mr. Gowda said the central team recently visited the State to …

Karnataka hopeful of Centre acknowledging ‘green drought’
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka hopeful of Centre acknowledging ‘green drought’

The Hindu  

The Inter-ministerial Central Team wound up its tour of 13 drought-affected districts in Karnataka. Karnataka is hopeful that the Centre will acknowledge what it has termed as a ‘green drought’ this year, caused by erratic rainfall, damaging crop output. While the team is learnt to have expressed satisfaction over the drought memorandum matching ground realities, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda …

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for ₹4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…
1 year, 5 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for ₹4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he has appealed for a compensation of ₹4860 crore from the central leadership amid a drought-like situation in several districts, however estimating the actual loss incurred by the state to be over ₹30,000 crore. This comes in the backdrop of the raging Cauvery river water sharing dispute with neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. The …

Karnataka farmers pour their woes to Central Team
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka farmers pour their woes to Central Team

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi/Gadag: The harsh realities of the drought crisis were laid bare by farmers during the visit of Central assessment teams to their villages on Friday. While the team led by Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu visited Belagavi and Vijayapura districts, a team led by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Additional Advisor D Rajashekhar toured Gadag and Koppal …

Drought Caused Rs 30K Crore Loss In Karnataka: Revenue Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Drought Caused Rs 30K Crore Loss In Karnataka: Revenue Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The loss owing to drought in Karnataka is estimated to be Rs 30,000 crore, said Minister for Revenue Krishna Byregowda and stated that Karnataka is the first State in the country to declare drought affected areas this season while about 15 States also face deficit rainfall this season. At a press conference in Bengaluru after meeting Central team which …

3 teams from Centre to visit Karnataka today
1 year, 5 months ago

3 teams from Centre to visit Karnataka today

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Three teams from the Central government are scheduled to arrive on Thursday for a comprehensive assessment, said state agriculture minister N Chaluvarayaswamy. This development comes after the Congress-led Karnataka government sent its report last month on the prevailing drought situation in the state to the Centre. The State Government has submitted a memorandum to the Centre urging it to …

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today
1 year, 5 months ago

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

The Hindu  

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State. The team members, sub-divided into three groups, will visit Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal, Ballari, Vijayanagara, Chickballapur, Chitradurga, …

Karnataka under spell of drought as all 31 districts receive poor rain
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka under spell of drought as all 31 districts receive poor rain

The Hindu  

The southwest monsoon season for 2023 ‘’officially’’ ended on September 30 and the cumulative rainfall in the State from June 1 to September 30 was 642 mm against a normal of 852 mm with the deficiency being 25%. The 11 districts comprising south interior Karnataka has received 271 mm of rainfall against a normal of 369 mm and the worst …

Agricultural crops on 40 lakh hectares damaged in Karnataka due to drought: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda
1 year, 6 months ago

Agricultural crops on 40 lakh hectares damaged in Karnataka due to drought: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Hindustan Times  

An estimated 40 lakh hectares of agricultural crops and two lakh hectares of horticulture crops have been damaged in Karnataka, where 195 taluks have been declared as drought-hit, State Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said on Tuesday. The authorities have been instructed to quickly prepare the memorandum required to be submitted to the Centre regarding the drought taluks," Gowda said …

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