Barring K.R. Nagar, all taluks in Mysuru district have been declared drought-affected, said Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra.
At a meeting here, Mr. Rajendra told the officers to persuade farmers not to resort to migration since livelihood opportunities were being created in their respective villages. The officers were asked to ensure livelihood support for farm workers, providing jobs under MGNREGA.
He told tahsildars and taluk executive officers to study the water resources in their respective taluks, with details on water availability in every village. Private borewells in every village must be identified and ensure that there was no drinking water crisis, he said.
