Agriculture
Opposition leader R. Ashok urges Karnataka government to release white paper on drought relief funds
R. Ashok has called on the Karnataka government to publish a detailed white paper on the total drought‑relief grant and the actual assistance received by farmers.
Karnataka opposition leader R. Ashok has demanded that the state government issue a white paper outlining the total funds allocated for drought management and the precise relief that has reached farmers.
The demand comes amid concerns that the amount of money released for drought mitigation has not been transparently accounted for, prompting calls for a detailed breakdown of expenditures and disbursements.
Ashok urged the administration to disclose the exact quantum of the grant, the channels through which it was distributed, and the on‑ground impact on farming communities facing severe water scarcity.
He emphasized that a comprehensive white paper would enable stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of relief measures and ensure accountability in the use of public resources.
The demand comes amid concerns that the amount of money released for drought mitigation has not been transparently accounted for, prompting calls for a detailed breakdown of expenditures and disbursements.
Ashok urged the administration to disclose the exact quantum of the grant, the channels through which it was distributed, and the on‑ground impact on farming communities facing severe water scarcity.
He emphasized that a comprehensive white paper would enable stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of relief measures and ensure accountability in the use of public resources.