PoliticsKarnataka to Start Immediate Drought Relief Measures: Deputy CM Parameshwara
Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara announced that drought relief efforts in Karnataka will begin immediately. The Agriculture, Revenue, Rural Development, and Panchayat Raj departments are preparing a joint framework. The government has requested Rs 3,500 crore from the Centre for the first phase, covering 101 drought-affected taluks with estimated losses of Rs 18,000 crore. Further relief phases and reports will be submitted soon, led by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
Deccan Herald·3h ago·Belagavi


