K’taka Says 90% Crops Damaged, Releases 1st Instalment of Relief

K’taka says 90% crops damaged, releases 1st instalment of relief

Karnataka’s government will begin releasing drought compensation to farmers from its own funds, deputy chief minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said, adding that about 90% of crops across the state had been damaged and the Centre had yet to release relief.

Karnataka releases Rs 1,250 crore first instalment of drought relief, says Dy CM Parameshwara

The State has sought around Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 11,000 crore from the Centre under NDRF norms.

Karnataka faces worst drought in 75 years, 90% crops lost, says Deputy CM Parameshwara

Karnataka has reported crop damage across about 90 per cent of farmland amid a severe drought. The state has begun releasing relief and loan support as farmers face mounting losses.

Karnataka ready to borrow funds to aid drought-hit farmers

Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said Karnataka is ready to borrow funds to aid farmers as drought affects 217 of 240 taluks, with Rs 2,500 paid as the first instalment.

K’taka govt to release first drought relief instalment: Dy CM

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) With nearly 90 per cent of crops across Karnataka affected by one of the state's most severe droughts in nearly 75 years, the government has decided to provide Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of relief to farmers from its own resources without waiting for assistance from the Centre, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after visiting drou…