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Karnataka ministers visit drought-hit Raichur, Sandur, promise relief
Two Karnataka ministers visited drought-affected areas on Friday to assess crop damage and pledged government support. Minister Ajay Dharam Singh inspected Raichur district, where farmers have demanded Rs 50,000 per acre compensation…
The Story in Brief
Two Karnataka ministers visited drought-affected areas on Friday to assess crop damage and pledged government support. Minister Ajay Dharam Singh inspected Raichur district, where farmers have demanded Rs 50,000 per acre compensation after cotton crops withered due to rainfall deficiency. He said a comprehensive report will be submitted to the Chief Minister soon. Minister B. Nagendra toured Sandur taluk in Ballari district, which recorded a 67% rainfall deficit. He noted nearly 37,000 dryland farmers have enrolled for crop insurance. Both ministers promised relief measures after high-level consultations. Singh also instructed officials to address drinking water shortages, while Nagendra raised plans for a sewage treatment plant to tackle pollution.
The Indian Opinion
Farmers across Karnataka are facing another harsh drought, and the usual cycle of visits and promises is underway. While the ministers' on-ground assessments are welcome, the real test will be the speed and amount of compensation. Farmers asking for Rs 50,000 per acre is steep; the government must balance its fiscal constraints. Meanwhile, the crop insurance enrollment in Sandur (37,000 out of 40,000) shows awareness is improving, but technical glitches still exclude some. Will the compensation actually reach before the next sowing season? That number will settle the question.
Sources (3): thehindu.com, thehindu.com (2), thehindu.com (3)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
