Karnataka seeks ₹7,143 crore Central aid for drought relief

By The Hindu Staff

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Karnataka seeks ₹7,143 crore Central aid for drought relief — Photo credit: The Hindu

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara at a consultation meeting with the Centre’s Inter-Ministerial Central Team in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

According to the memorandums, the estimated drought-related losses across the 177 affected taluks stand at ₹46,324.50 crore. | Photo Credit: File photo

The Karnataka government has sought ₹7,142.64 crore in financial assistance from the Centre for drought relief and mitigation measures following crop losses during the 2026 kharif season.

The State had initially sought ₹3,705.30 crore for 101 drought-affected taluks. It subsequently submitted a supplementary memorandum seeking an additional ₹3,437.34 crore after another 76 taluks were declared drought-affected, taking the total to 177 taluks. Ground verification is under way in 40 more taluks, which are also likely to be declared drought-affected.

Discussions with team

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday held discussions with the Centre’s Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), which is visiting Karnataka to assess the drought situation and crop losses. The State presented details of the damage and its financial requirements and submitted the memorandums to the team, which is scheduled to conduct on-the-spot assessments in the affected areas.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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