Karnataka will revise list of drought-hit taluks; drought being declared as per Central norms, say Shivakumar and Parameshwara
The Karnataka government is conducting surveys to revise its list of drought-hit taluks to align with Union government guidelines for compensation. Ministers are visiting affected areas to ensure accurate reporting for the Central government.
Why it matters
Accurate drought assessment is critical for farmers to receive necessary financial aid and disaster relief from the state and central governments.
The Karnataka government plans to revise the list of drought-hit taluks after conducting additional surveys, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said in Gadag on Tuesday.
“We are supposed to act as per the Union government’s calamity relief guidelines. All revisions will be subjected to these guidelines,” he told farmers who urged him to include all taluks of Gadag district in the list.
“I am watching the drought situation across the State. I will visit more areas. After studying the situation on the ground, a report will be submitted to the Union government,’’ he said.
Mr. Shivakumar visited farms in Kadampura, Hulakoti, Kurtakoti villages and interacted with locals. Agricultural labourers who met him complained that they were not getting as many days of work under VB-G RAM G as they were getting under MGNREGA. .
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