While 13 deaths were recorded between April 2018 and March 2019, this number went up to 30 in 2019-20. In 2020-21, 26 deaths were recorded, followed by 28 deaths in 2021-22, 30 deaths in 2022-23, and 21 human deaths between April 2023 and September 3, 2023.
“Karnataka should get Rs 500 crore under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) but the Centre is not releasing it despite making a specific request,” said Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre.