Karnataka received Rs 3,454 crore for drought relief from Centre, while demanding Rs 18,174 crore.

Karnataka received Rs 3,454 crore from the Centre for drought relief, falling short of its initial demand of Rs 18,174 crore. The state has suffered a loss of around Rs 35,000 crore due to drought, with a compensation request of Rs 18,000 crore. The state government has been pushing for drought relief funds, with Congress planning a sit-in protest at Vidhana Soudha premises in Bengaluru over the "inadequate" relief package.

April 27, 2024
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