Vijayendra seeks ₹50,000 an acre compensation for drought-hit farmers in North Karnataka
BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has demanded ₹50,000 per acre in compensation for farmers in North Karnataka suffering from severe drought. He criticized the state government's lack of relief measures and urged the completion of the Anubhava Mantapa project.
Why it matters
The demand highlights the ongoing agricultural distress in Karnataka and the political friction between the ruling party and the opposition.
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday urged the State government to pay compensation of at least ₹50,000 per acre to farmers affected by drought in the North Karnataka region.
Addressing presspersons at the Bidar Airport, Mr. Vijayendra said that the State government has failed to respond to the distress being faced by farmers in the region.
He said that the rainfall deficit has left over 30 lakh hectares of agricultural land unsown and affected farmers in districts such as Bidar, Kalaburagi and Yadgir.
Stating that the region has received only around 12% of its normal rainfall, he said that farmers have been unable to sow major kharif crops, including red gram, sunflower and cotton.
Referring to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s recent visit to Basavakalyan, Mr. Vijayendra termed it a mere “photo session”. He said that his visit has not been followed by any relief measures for drought-affected farmers.
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