Karnataka drought preparedness

Mandya officials told to implement Chief Minister’s drought preparedness directives

Drought report to Centre in 15 days after comprehensive survey of ground realities, says DKS

Karnataka CM warns bureaucrats against ignoring drought relief

‘Drinking water, fodder for animals, insurance for crop losses and sinking of borewells to mitigate water problems in rural areas should be the top priorities’

BJP protest in Belagavi alleging delay in declaring drought in Karnataka

Protestors walked from Kittur Channamma Circle to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, and shouted slogans against the government

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar not concerned about drought situation in Karnataka, alleges BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra

Except for a video conference with Deputy Commissioners, the Chief Minister has done nothing to handle the drought situation, Mr. Vijayendra claims

Karnataka Shocker: Drought-Hit Koppal Farmers Storm Baldota Iron And Steel Factory, Demand Public Access To 22-Acre Lake Amid Severe Water Crisis | Video

Worst Ever Drought Stares At Karnataka

Minister Eshwar Khandre asks Karnataka BJP to get special central assistance for drought relief if it has concern for State

The Minister alleged that the BJP leaders lacked concern towards the State’s farmers, drought-hit people and youth, and were embarking upon the drought study tour only to show that they were doing something.

Ministers Tangadagi and Rayaraddi inspect drought-hit fields in Koppal

Ensure 25% interim crop insurance relief for drought-hit farmers: Tangadagi

Tangadagi directs officials to expedite insurance claims as 80% crop damage reported across most taluks; asks administration to prioritise drinking water, fodder supply and rural employment

Government is committed to ensuring justice for every farmer affected by crop loss: Zameer Ahmed Khan

After visiting drought-hit villages in Vijayanagara, the Minister says the report would be placed before Chief Minister for early relief measures

Minister Nagendra reviews drought-hit areas in Sandur, promises relief for affected farmers

Mr. Nagendra says the Tungabhadra Irrigation Consultative Committee meeting would be convened after the Tungabhadra reservoir storage reaches 80 tmcft to decide on the release of water for irrigation

Minister Ajay Dharam Singh reviews drought situation in Raichur

​The meeting, held at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) guest house in Raichur, was attended by key district-level administrative officers, including Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S.

Karnataka government is fully prepared to extend helping hands to distressed farmers in Raichur: Minister Ajay Dharam Singh

Accurate crop-loss survey ordered in drought-hit Mysuru

Emphasising that compensation under existing NDRF guidelines is limited to rain-fed crop losses, Yathindra asks Agriculture and Revenue Department officials to complete the crop-loss assessment expeditiously and submit a realistic report

Minister Ajay Singh chairs meeting to discuss drought situation in Raichur

Belagavi: BJP seeks immediate drought relief

Government will try to release maximum compensation to farmers, says Minister M.B. Patil

The Union government may declare a drought situation at the end of August. We are preparing all necessary documents in this regard, says the Minister

Karnataka allows release of crop insurance claims for drought-hit areas

Mid-season adversity clause invoked

Central team inspects drought-hit villages in Yadgir and Raichur

Central team assesses drought situation in Saligrama taluk

Drought hits mulberry yield in Karnataka by about 50%

Farmers across the silk belt have complained that the dry spell and reduced greenery have increased thrips and mites across their fields