Karnataka's Congress government petitions Supreme Court for drought relief funds against central government led by PM Modi.
Karnataka's Congress government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking drought relief funds. This move comes amidst the state's ongoing water crisis, with 220 Taluks declared drought-hit and crop losses reported in over 48 lakh hectares of land. The state government has been waiting for the central government to release funds for drought management but has allegedly been denied financial assistance amounting to 18,171 crores.
March 23, 2024
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