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Agricultural drought in Karnataka

Overview

Farmers in the Karnataka districts of Yadgir, Belagavi, and Kalaburagi are experiencing significant agricultural distress due to a deficit in monsoon rainfall. In Yadgir and Belagavi, widespread crop failure has been reported, with activists and farmers demanding compensation, loan waivers, and free seeds and fertilizers. In Belagavi, farmers have rejected a proposed compensation of 10,000 rupees per acre, seeking at least 25,000 rupees to cover investment costs.

The situation has evolved into a political debate in Kalaburagi. While Minister Priyank Kharge stated the state government is committed to drought management and has secured crop insurance compensation, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has demanded that the entire district be officially declared drought-hit. The BSP is calling for scientific surveys and compensation ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 per acre, as well as improved provisions for livestock water and fodder.

Entities

Belagavi District · BJP · Kalaburagi · Yadgir district · Bahujan Samaj Party

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Kalaburagi faces political debate over drought relief and farmer compensation

    Political leaders in Kalaburagi debate drought management, with Minister Priyank Kharge defending state actions while the BSP demands the entire district be declared drought-hit to aid struggling farmers.

  2. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka farmers face crisis amid rain deficit in Yadgir and Belagavi

    Farmers in Karnataka's Yadgir and Belagavi districts face severe crop losses due to monsoon deficits, prompting urgent demands for drought declarations and increased financial compensation.

Sources

sanjevani.com · varthabharati.in · vishwavani.news