Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister writes to PM, HM, Agriculture Minister seeking urgent release of drought relief
He has appealed to opposition parties to set aside political differences and cooperate on an issue concerning the interests of Karnataka, and join the all-party delegation to meet the Prime Minister to seek release of drought relief funds
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has written to the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Agriculture Minister, urging a swift release of drought relief funds. In his letter, Parameshwara highlighted Karnataka's 35% rainfall deficit during the 2026 southwest monsoon, which resulted in crop damage across 57.93 lakh hectares of agricultural and horticulture crops.
The state has declared a drought in 226 taluks, with an estimated economic loss of ₹62,481.88 crore. Parameshwara appealed to opposition parties to join the all-party delegation to meet the Prime Minister and seek release of the ₹20,585.73 crore in drought relief assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
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