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Agriculture
Karnataka Announces Minimum Rs 5,000 Drought Relief for Every Farmer
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 09:06 AM
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The Karnataka government has declared that each farmer will receive at least Rs 5,000 as drought relief, aiming to mitigate crop losses caused by water scarcity.
The state government of Karnataka issued a directive that every farmer will be entitled to a minimum cash assistance of Rs 5,000 to offset losses from drought conditions. The announcement was made as part of the government's broader effort to support the agricultural sector during an extended period of water scarcity.
Officials said the relief amount will be disbursed through existing welfare channels, ensuring that payments reach beneficiaries quickly and transparently. The scheme is expected to cover small and marginal farmers who are most vulnerable to crop failures.
The relief package complements other state measures such as irrigation projects and crop insurance, aiming to stabilize farm incomes and prevent a rise in rural distress.
Officials said the relief amount will be disbursed through existing welfare channels, ensuring that payments reach beneficiaries quickly and transparently. The scheme is expected to cover small and marginal farmers who are most vulnerable to crop failures.
The relief package complements other state measures such as irrigation projects and crop insurance, aiming to stabilize farm incomes and prevent a rise in rural distress.