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Karnataka CM Shivakumar Urges Centre for Rs 7,142.64 Cr Drought Relief Amidst Severe Hardship
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News18•03-10-2026, 20:30
Karnataka CM Shivakumar Urges Centre for Rs 7,142.64 Cr Drought Relief Amidst Severe Hardship
- •Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar has requested Rs 7,142.64 crore in drought relief from the Centre, citing severe hardship faced by farmers and the public.
- •The revised demand follows the declaration of 177 taluks as drought-affected, with estimated losses of Rs 46,324.50 crore.
- •Shivakumar emphasized the critical need for central government aid, stating that 217 out of 240 taluks have been identified as drought-affected.
- •The CM highlighted low water inflows into reservoirs, rainfall deficits in Malnad and coastal regions, and water shortages in urban areas.
- •A Central Inter-Ministerial team will tour Karnataka for three days to assess the ground situation and submit an objective report.
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged the Centre to provide Rs 7,142.64 crore as drought relief, following an earlier request of Rs 3,705.30 crore.
Out of the state's 240 taluks, 217 have been identified as drought-affected, and 177 have been officially declared drought-hit due to severe rainfall deficits and estimated losses of Rs 46,324.50 crore.
Led by Ajit Kumar Sahu, a Central Inter-Ministerial team is touring Karnataka for three days to assess the ground situation, collect data from state officials, and submit an objective report.
