Karnataka government committed to supporting farmers amid severe drought: Parameshwara

By The Hindu Staff

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Karnataka government committed to supporting farmers amid severe drought: Parameshwara — Photo credit: The Hindu

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara inspecting crop damage in a drought-hit area of Ballari district on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday said Karnataka was facing one of the worst droughts in 75 years and assured farmers affected by crop losses that the State government was committed to supporting them.

After inspecting dried-up tur dal crops in fields at Halakundi village in Ballari taluk, Mr. Parameshwara told media representatives that severe drought had affected most parts of the State, except around 10 to 15 taluks in the coastal region.

“Two hundred and sixteen taluks have already been declared drought-hit and field-level assessment is under way in the remaining 23 taluks. Another 10 to 15 taluks are likely to be added to the drought-hit list shortly,” he said.

The Deputy Chief Minister claimed that around 90% of crops had been damaged due to deficient rainfall. Tur dal and jowar crops had suffered extensive damage, leaving farmers facing heavy losses.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 7, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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