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Raichur gets drought relief funds as sowing falls short
Karnataka Minister Ajay Dharam Singh said the government has launched measures to address drought and drinking water shortages in Raichur district. The district administration has Rs 4.95 crore in its Personal Deposit…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka Minister Ajay Dharam Singh said the government has launched measures to address drought and drinking water shortages in Raichur district. The district administration has Rs 4.95 crore in its Personal Deposit account for emergency works, while Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced Rs 1 crore for each taluk. Singh said he surveyed affected areas and sought reports for immediate action.
Sowing has covered 2.73 lakh hectares against a 5.71 lakh hectare target this kharif season, despite support through government schemes and technical guidance. Singh also said a delegation would seek the release of pending Union grants for the Kalyana Karnataka region and Raichur’s Aspirational Districts Programme funds. The government plans to release 25% mid-term crop loss compensation under the Fasal Bima Yojana.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is either that drought relief has arrived or that every shortfall reflects government failure. Neither is proved by announcements alone. The immediate test is whether the promised Rs 1 crore per taluk reaches drinking-water works, whether compensation reaches farmers, and whether sowing improves from 2.73 lakh hectares. The Union and State governments should publish release dates and expenditure records, not just trade allegations over pending grants.
Source: thehindu.com
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