Drought relief: Karnataka govt to pay ₹3,000 each to small and marginal farming families
7 months, 1 week 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 rains picking up in the state, he also said that the government has designed measures to prevent loss of life due to lightning strikes. Noting that all together about ₹4,300 crore would be credited to the accounts of the farmers in the state as drought relief, the minister said it may take 20 days to complete this process, and already about ₹3,000 crore has been deposited to the bank accounts of over 32 lakh farmers. Noting that the second installment of relief is yet to be deposited to the accounts of about 1.5 lakh farmers, he said it is in the verification stage due to minor technical issues.

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Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly
1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly

Hindustan Times  

A total of 133 people died in Karnataka due to rains this year, said Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly on Friday. Krishna Byre Gowda Speaking in the assembly, Gowda said, “The state has received 20 per cent above-normal rainfall this year, but it was uneven, with some areas receiving less rain. A total of 133 people have …

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K Stalin announced on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat here to assess the damage due to rain in the state, the chief minister directed the officials …

Heavy Rains Cause Devastation in Karnataka, 25 Dead and Crops Destroyed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Cause Devastation in Karnataka, 25 Dead and Crops Destroyed

New Indian Express  

Heavy rains in Karnataka have caused widespread damage, resulting in 25 deaths and significant crop losses. The state has received 181mm of rain in the past 100 years, which is 58mm more than the average rainfall. The government has declared compensation for loss of life and property damage, with a focus on agriculture and horticulture crops.

Andhra Pradesh: All Flood-Hit Families in ASR District Return Home
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: All Flood-Hit Families in ASR District Return Home

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: All the flood-affected families that had been evacuated to relief centres have returned to their respective homes as on Saturday evening, said ASR district collector A.S. Dinesh Kumar. He underlined that power supply has been restored to all the four mandals in Chintoor division of the district, except for one habitation. Out of 29,203 affected families, special assistance amount …

Over ₹13 crore funds needed to support farmers in drought-affected areas of Nellore, says Collector
6 months ago

Over ₹13 crore funds needed to support farmers in drought-affected areas of Nellore, says Collector

The Hindu  

A team appointed by the Central government reached Nellore on Wednesday morning, to assess the drought situation in the district. Speaking to the media later, Mr. Narayanan stated that ₹13.35 crore is needed to support affected farmers across the ten drought zones. He urged the Central team to provide financial assistance while apprising them of the severe drought conditions in …

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with their cabinet colleagues and Congress leaders staged a protest in the Vidhana Soudha premises on Sunday against the insufficient amount released by the Centre as drought relief. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, ministers and other Congress leaders protest against the central government demanding the immediate …

Opposition contradicts Congress claim on drought relief
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. This followed the Centre’s assurance to Supreme Court based on a petition filed by the Karnataka government seeking early release of drought relief. Though Karnataka had requested drought relief in October, the Centre had not released the relief forcing the State Government to knock on the doors of Supreme Court. Relief is …

Shivakumar urges EC to direct Centre to release drought relief for Karnataka
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Drought Because of Congress’ Policies: KTR
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Drought Because of Congress’ Policies: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Former minister and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao alleged that the farmers in the state were facing a lot of hardships because of the policies adopted by the Congress government. Noting that the BRS government had successfully provided irrigation water same time last year, he questioned, why Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was not able to do the …

Rs 3,262 crore given to 34 lakh farmers in past five years: Jagan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rs 3,262 crore given to 34 lakh farmers in past five years: Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has said his government distributed Rs 3,262 crore to 34 lakh farmers despite the iterations of drought in the past five years. “We provided timely assistance to every farmer in a transparent manner free from corruption and discrimination,” the Chief Minister said while distributing input subsidy of Rs 1,294.58 crore to 11,61,000 farmers, …

5-Guarantees helped to stop migration of people during drought in Karnataka, says CM
9 months, 2 weeks ago

5-Guarantees helped to stop migration of people during drought in Karnataka, says CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The 5-guarantee schemes of the ruling Congress government in Karnataka has helped arrest migration of people from rural areas to urban areas in search of livelihood and also to mitigate the intensity of drought, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while stating that as many as 1.24 crore families have been befitted from the 5-schemes such as free travel for women, …

TN agriculture budget 2024: Rs 200 crore allocated as relief for flood-hit farmers
10 months ago

TN agriculture budget 2024: Rs 200 crore allocated as relief for flood-hit farmers

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Farmers, who lost crops and yields due to the unprecedented rains in December 2023, heaved a sigh of relief after the state government allocated Rs 208.20 crore to 2.74 lakh farmers of the southern districts. Karisal Bhoomi Vivasayigal Sangamam Secretary Adhimoolam said that the state government's announcement comes for farmers in the black soil region, who have lost several …

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
11 months, 4 weeks ago

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu  

“As per the damage assessment done in southern districts till now, covering life, livestock and propertoies, we would require ₹ 188-crore relief fund,” said Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin. Speaking at the Collector’s office here on Monday, Mr. Udhayanidhi said that they were taking all possible measures to rectify the damage and most probably everything would …

Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal
1 year ago

Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal

The Hindu  

The disbursement of flood relief amount in cash has covered nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai and parts of three neighbouring districts. This will be done separately, says a government official, adding that “we have ensured the payment of relief only after bio-metric verification of the beneficiaries.” Meanwhile, the Madras High Court’s suggestion of Direct Benefit Transfer only through bank …

Karnataka allocates Rs 895 crore for Drought Management Amidst Alarming Situation
1 year 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 …

Karnataka Drought: SLBC urged to restructure loan repayment period
1 year 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 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 …

Karnataka: BJP to raise farm loan waiver during winter session, says R Ashoka
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: BJP to raise farm loan waiver during winter session, says R Ashoka

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Leader of the Opposition in assembly R Ashoka said that his party would take up the cause of drought relief and farmers' loan waiver in the forthcoming winter session. They have not received drought relief funds, and farmers who are facing difficulties Expressing concerns over the state government's handling of the situation, Ashoka urged prompt disbursement of drought relief …

Union Govt not supporting drought relief efforts: Karnataka CM
1 year, 1 month 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 writes to Centre on releasing drought relief
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Government is committed to paying drought compensation, says Minister Nagendra
1 year, 1 month ago

Government is committed to paying drought compensation, says Minister Nagendra

The Hindu  

B. Nagendra, Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports and in-charge of Ballari district, said that his government was committed to pay compensation to all farmers who have lost their crops in the drought. As per the crop loss details that Mr. Mallikarjun shared with the Minister, the standing crops on 68,000 hectares were destroyed in the district owing to the …

CM Jagan Mohan should visit drought affected villages: Gidugu Rudraraju
1 year, 1 month ago

CM Jagan Mohan should visit drought affected villages: Gidugu Rudraraju

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Several mandals were hit by drought in Andhra Pradesh due to deficit Southwest Monsoons and a weak Northeast Monsoon, said Pradesh Congress Committee president Gidugu Rudraraju, who along with former PCC chief N. Raghuveera Reddy took out a rally in Vizianagaram, on Thursday. Former PCC president N. Raghuveera Reddy said that on average six farmers were dying by suicide …

Agriculture Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy blames Centre for not releasing drought relief to Karnataka
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Karnataka farmers incurred loss of ₹30,000 cr due to drought: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

Expedite drought relief fund disbursal: Bommai to Karnataka Govt
1 year, 2 months ago

Expedite drought relief fund disbursal: Bommai to Karnataka Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has called upon the State government to expedite the distribution of drought relief funds to farmers, emphasizing the necessity for concrete support rather than mere promises. "In Haveri district, Shiggaon, Hangal, and Byadgi taluks must be declared as drought-hit on Monday, otherwise, we will launch a protest along with the farmers," Bommai declared. Bommai …

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for ₹4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…
1 year, 2 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 …

Drought Caused Rs 30K Crore Loss In Karnataka: Revenue Minister
1 year, 2 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 …

Farmers disappointed with the amount of compensation announced by CM
1 year, 2 months ago

Farmers disappointed with the amount of compensation announced by CM

The Hindu  

The compensation amount announced by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Thursday has disappointed the Delta farmers. Talking to The Hindu over the phone, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers Protection Association, Sundara Vimalanathan has said that the compensation of ₹13,500 per hectare announced on Thursday did not commensurate to the actual loss suffered by the Delta farmers who had taken …

Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister
1 year, 2 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 …

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today
1 year, 2 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, …

Agricultural crops on 40 lakh hectares damaged in Karnataka due to drought: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda
1 year, 3 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 …

Govt. officially declares 195 taluks as drought-hit in Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt. officially declares 195 taluks as drought-hit in Karnataka

The Hindu  

A day after the Cabinet panel’s meeting, the Karnataka government on Thursday issued an official order declaring 195 taluks in the State as drought-hit, including nine taluks surrounding the capital city. The State government declared Bengaluru East, Anekal, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, and Yelahanka in Bengaluru Urban district and Devanahalli, Doddaballapur, Hoskote, and Nelamangala taluks in Bengaluru Rural district as …

Cabinet panel says 195 taluks are drought-hit in Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

Cabinet panel says 195 taluks are drought-hit in Karnataka

The Hindu  

A total of 195 taluks out of the 236 in Karnataka will be declared as drought-hit owing to deficient rainfall during the southwest monsoon. A Cabinet sub-committee on disaster management, which met here on Wednesday, said the list of drought-hit taluks would be released after the consent of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The panel has decided to recommend to Mr. Siddaramaiah …

Declare Karnataka Drought-hit, Demands BJP
1 year, 3 months ago

Declare Karnataka Drought-hit, Demands BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The prevailing drought condition in various parts of the state has become a topic of political contention, with the Karnataka BJP using it as ammunition against the Congress party. BJP leaders have not only begun voicing their concerns on the drought condition across the state but have also taken to social media to amplify their message. Despite this, the …

Karnataka: Govt to take a decision on drought-stricken areas tomorrow
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: Govt to take a decision on drought-stricken areas tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura/Bagalkot: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that a crucial decision regarding the declaration of taluks grappling with severe rainfall shortages as drought-stricken areas would be taken on September 4. The Chief Minister stressed that following the declaration, the state government would seek assistance from the central government for the affected areas. Expressing concern about the current complexities in the …

Karnataka likely to declare drought on September 4
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka likely to declare drought on September 4

The Hindu  

The decision to recommend drought in affected areas will be taken on September 4 when the cabinet sub-committee on drought-related issues meets while the extent of crop damage due to deficit rainfall will be known in the next 10 days. In Numbers: Water distress so far Between June 1 and August 30, Karnataka received 446 mm rainfall as against the …

Karnataka Govt Takes Serious Note of Deficit Rainfall
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka Govt Takes Serious Note of Deficit Rainfall

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Minister for Agriculture Cheluvarayaswamy on Friday said that the State Government has taken a serious note on the deficit rainfall in the State this season and a decision on declaration of drought-hit State would be based on a sub-committee report before the report is placed in the cabinet meeting. June also reported deficit rainfall and as per the Centre’s …

AP CS wants contingency plans for crops in rain deficit districts
1 year, 4 months ago

AP CS wants contingency plans for crops in rain deficit districts

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy directed officials to come up with contingency plans to help farmers raise alternate crops in 130 mandals of six districts, where rainfall has been deficient. Jawahar Reddy underlined that in case rains fail to cover deficient districts in August too, the departments must implement their contingency plans. Districts like Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Guntur and …

TS Acts as 23 Out of 33 Districts Stare at Drought
1 year, 5 months ago

TS Acts as 23 Out of 33 Districts Stare at Drought

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government is taking action to address the impending drought situation in 23 out of the total 33 districts, which have experienced insufficient rainfall this monsoon season. Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao held a review meeting with agriculture and irrigation officials to discuss contingency plans for crops and the possibility of seeking Central financial assistance to compensate farmers. …

Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda
1 year, 5 months ago

Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda

The Hindu  

The government will declare drought-hit taluks only after July 15 based on the rainfall till then, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In a reply to the issue raised by several members of the Congress and the BJP during the Zero Hour, Mr. Gowda said the monsoon had become active for the past few days …

Farmers to intensify agitation for crop damage compensation
1 year, 7 months ago

Farmers to intensify agitation for crop damage compensation

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Irked at the inordinate delay, farmers spilled onto the roads demanding immediate disbursement of compensation for the crop damages they have suffered due to thunder and hail storms from March 17 to 21. Agriculture officials carried out a field survey and identified that 1,30,988 farmers, including tenant farmers, had incurred losses due to untimely rains. In the Warangal district, …

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