There is no shortage of funds to handle drought, says Eshwar Khandre
Karnataka RDPR Minister Eshwar Khandre has assured the public that the state has sufficient funds to manage the ongoing drought. The government has released ₹306 crore for water supply and instructed officials to ensure alternative water sources are available within 24 hours.
Why it matters
Effective drought management is critical for rural stability and food security in agricultural regions facing monsoon deficits.
There is no shortage of funds to handle drought, says Eshwar Khandre left RDPR Minister Eshwar Khandre participated in a felicitation programme organised by Shivamogga District chapter of Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha on October 25, 2026 S.K. Dinesh S.K. Dinesh https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/r05kqs/article71623117.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9911_25_10_2026_16_27_40_4_VEERASHIVAAWARDS10.JPG S_K_ Dinesh Shivamogga Karnataka 25-10-2026 RDPR Minister Eshwar Khandre participated in a felicitation programme organised by Shivamogga District chapter of Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha in Shivamogga on Sunday. He accepted the Keladi Shivappa Nayaka award on behalf of his father late Bheemanna Khandre. Photo by S.K. Dinesh Officers have been instructed to ensure drinking water supply either through tankers or by hiring private borewells Shivamogga Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre has said that there is no shortage of funds to handle the drought situation in the State. The State government has released ₹306 crore for drinking water supply and other drought-relief works.
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