Bengaluru, August 28: Following a review of the drought situation in Karnataka, 101 talukas have been declared drought-affected. The state’s Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara announced on Friday that a report on the drought will be prepared and submitted to the central government soon.
Speaking to the media near his residence, he mentioned that the situation would be reassessed in 15 days, after which more talukas may also be declared drought-affected. In the meantime, a memorandum will be prepared for the central government. Subsequently, central teams will visit the state to assess the situation, after which drought relief funds will be released.
Parameshwara stated, “If the central government announces loan waivers, this issue can be addressed comprehensively. Drought has also affected parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Just as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh waived agricultural loans worth approximately ₹72,000 crores, a similar decision by the center would benefit the farmers of the country. I urge the central government to consider this.”
When asked about the resignation of Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra, he replied, “We have said that there is no need for Nagendra to resign. His name is not included in the charge sheet filed in connection with tribal welfare matters. We have told the opposition to raise their questions in the house, and we are ready to respond to any information they have.”
Regarding Kannadigas stranded in Nepal, he said, “According to the latest information I received, currently 12 Kannadigas are affected. There is information that more people from Karnataka may be stranded due to floods. Officials will be sent to Kathmandu to gather details, and immediate action will be taken.”
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