Karnataka seeks ₹7,143 crore Central aid for drought relief
The Karnataka government has requested ₹7,143 crore in central aid to address severe drought conditions affecting 177 taluks. The state reports estimated losses of over ₹46,000 crore due to crop damage during the 2026 kharif season.
Why it matters
The request underscores the significant economic impact of climate-related disasters on agricultural states and the reliance on federal disaster relief funds.
According to the memorandums, the estimated drought-related losses across the 177 affected taluks stand at ₹46,324.50 crore. | Photo Credit: File photo
The Karnataka government has sought ₹7,142.64 crore in financial assistance from the Centre for drought relief and mitigation measures following crop losses during the 2026 kharif season.
The State had initially sought ₹3,705.30 crore for 101 drought-affected taluks. It subsequently submitted a supplementary memorandum seeking an additional ₹3,437.34 crore after another 76 taluks were declared drought-affected, taking the total to 177 taluks. Ground verification is under way in 40 more taluks, which are also likely to be declared drought-affected.
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