Karnataka faces ₹46,324.5 crore crop losses; government requests ₹3,705.30 crore in aid
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims + Mains·
Climate-induced agricultural distress and fiscal federalism in disaster relief: a GS3 and Ethics case study.
Why in news
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister informed the Union Government of ₹46,324.5 crore in crop losses due to deficit rainfall and requested ₹3,705.30 crore in aid.
Background
Karnataka reported crop losses across 47.09 lakh hectares due to deficit rainfall. Currently, 177 taluks are drought-affected, with a potential rise to 220 taluks.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka crop losses: ₹46,324.5 crore across 47.09 lakh hectares
- FactCurrent drought-affected taluks in Karnataka: 177 (potential rise to 220)
- FactRequested aid amount: ₹3,705.30 crore
Prelims practice question
How many taluks in Karnataka are currently reported as drought-affected?
- (a)177
- (b)300
- (c)120
- (d)220
Show answer
Answer: (a) 177 — The note states that 177 taluks are currently drought-affected, with a potential rise to 220.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and fiscal challenges in providing timely disaster relief to farmers facing climate-induced crop failures in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal constraint: Balancing state-level disaster relief demands with limited SDRF allocations
- Policy gap: Need for revised NDRF norms to address escalating climate-induced agricultural losses
Keywords: Climate-induced distress · Disaster management · Fiscal federalism · Agricultural resilience · SDRF norms
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