Karnataka seeks ₹7,142.64 crore from National Disaster Response Fund for drought relief
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims·
Disaster management and fiscal federalism: a GS3 case study on agricultural loss compensation.
Why in news
The Karnataka government requested ₹7,142.64 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to address drought-related losses in 177 taluks during the 2026 kharif season.
Background
Karnataka reported losses of ₹46,324.50 crore across 177 taluks during the 2026 kharif season. The state submitted memorandums to the Inter-Ministerial Central Team covering 101 and 76 additional taluks for relief.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka reported ₹46,324.50 crore in losses during the 2026 kharif season.
- BodyNational Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) is the source of requested drought relief.
- PlaceThe relief request covers 177 taluks in Karnataka.
Prelims practice question
With reference to disaster relief in Karnataka, consider the following statements:
- The state requested ₹7,142.64 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund.
- Karnataka reported losses of ₹46,324.50 crore across 177 taluks during the 2026 kharif season.
- The relief memorandums were submitted to the National Disaster Response Fund directly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The memorandums were submitted to the Inter-Ministerial Central Team.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional mechanisms for disaster relief in India and the challenges in quantifying agricultural losses for state-level compensation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Assessment bottleneck: Difficulty in accurately quantifying crop damage across diverse agro-climatic zones
- Fiscal federalism: Dependency of state-level disaster management on Central fund allocations
- Climate vulnerability: Increasing frequency of drought-induced losses in kharif cropping cycles
Keywords: Disaster Management · Fiscal Federalism · Agricultural Distress · NDRF · Climate Resilience
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