K’taka drought-hit taluks rise to 226; relief memo to be ready in a week, says Parameshwara
State officials said losses have spread across almost the entire state as ground-truthing continues and relief estimates will be set after the memo is finalised.
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Karnataka Drought-Hit Taluks Rise To 226, State To Seek Centre’s Relief
<p>Bengaluru, Oct 14 (PTI) The number of drought-affected taluks in Karnataka has risen to 226, with nine more being added to the list on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said.</p> <p>He also said the state government is preparing a final memorandum to seek drought relief from the Centre.</p> <p>Speaking to reporters here, Parameshwara, who also holds the Revenue portfolio, said the final memorandum detailing the drought-related l…
Karnataka to Declare 7 More Taluks Drought-hit; CM, Dy CM to Lead Delegation to Delhi for NDRF Funds
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday announced that the state government will notify seven more taluks as drought-hit, taking the total tally to 226 affected taluks, and will finalise a comprehensive memorandum within a week to seek financial assistance from the Centre. India News | Karnataka to Declare 7 More Taluks Drought-hit; CM, Dy CM to Lead Delegation to Delhi fo…
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Hindustan TimesK’taka drought-hit taluks rise to 226; relief memo to be ready in a week, says Parameshwara
Bengaluru, Oct 14 (PTI) The number of drought-affected taluks in Karnataka has risen to 226, with nine more being added to the list on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said. He also said the state government is preparing a final memorandum to seek drought relief from the Centre. Speaking to reporters here, Parameshwara, who […]
Karnataka Drought: Central response to relaxation of drought relief guidelines, 9 new taluks added to drought list today: G. Parameshwar Karnataka will add nine drought-hit taluks, taking the total to 226, as the state prepares its final memorandum seeking central relief.
Nine talukas have been newly added to the list of drought-affected talukas in Karnataka, bringing the total number of drought-affected talukas in the state to 226. DCM G. Parameshwar said.
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