The Karnataka government today demanded Rs 17,901.73 crore in funds from the Centre to compensate farmers affected due to drought in the Kharif season this year.
New Delhi: The Karnataka government on Wednesday demanded Rs 17,901.73 crore in funds from the Centre to compensate farmers affected due to drought in the Kharif season this.
The Karnataka government has requested Rs 17,901.73 crore in funds from the central government to compensate farmers affected by drought in the Kharif season. The state has declared drought in 216 taluks and estimates a total loss of Rs 33,770.10 crore due to crop damage. The requested funds include Rs 12,577 crore for gratuitous relief to affected families, Rs 4414.29 crore for crop loss, Rs 355 crore for animal feed, and Rs 554 crore for drinking water assistance. The government has also requested an increase in guaranteed man-days of work under MNREGA to 18 crore.
Uttarakhand glacier burst: 15 dead so far, search on to find 150 missing people
Rescue operation is currently underway at a tunnel in Tapovan, where JCB machines, heavy earth moving equipment and excavators are being used to remove silt and find missing people. Uttarakhand police say around 28 to 30 people are likely to be trapped in Tapovan tunnel
BusinessToday.In | February 8, 2021 | Updated 14:19 IST
Main rescue challenge at Tapovan is 30-35 feet of mud
The rescue operation in Uttarakhand s Chamoli district is still on after yesterday s massive flooding due to a Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Reni village, which has left 15 dead so far. More than 150 people are still missing in the area. The operation jointly being carried out by State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and National Disaster Relief Find (NDRF) is currently underway at a tunnel in Tapovan, where teams are using JCB machines, heavy earth moving equipment and excavators to remove sil