As the ground truth assessment is on to know if rain deficit taluks could be declared drought-hit, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Karnataka would approach the Centre for financial assistance after the declaration of drought.
The Chief Minister told mediapersons in Mysuru that the Cabinet sub-committee on drought is expected to meet either on August 29 or 30. Its findings on the situation in Karnataka will be placed before the State Cabinet before affected taluks are declared drought-hit.
After drought is pronounced, Karnataka will seek financial assistance from the Centre, which will be followed by an inspection of the affected areas by a Central team, the Chief Minister explained the processes involved.
