1. Karnataka to begin crediting ₹2,000 as partial drought relief to bank accounts of farmers
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda told the Legislative Council on December 6 that the Karnataka government would begin crediting ₹2,000 as partial drought compensation to bank accounts of farmers from next week, in accordance with a temporary relief announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah earlier.
The total loss due to crop damage in Karnataka because of drought has been estimated to be ₹35,162.05 crore. The State Government has sought ₹18,171.44 crore from the Union Government from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to provide relief to farmers.