With reference to the drought assessment in Karnataka, consider the following statements: 1. The estimated drought losses in the state reached ₹30,000 crore. 2. Inter-Ministerial Central Teams are responsible for assessing disaster losses in states. 3. The Karnataka government sought ₹10,000 crore in relief from the Centre. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Karnataka seeks ₹7,500 crore in relief as drought losses reach ₹46,000 crore

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Growth, inflation & macro indicators· Prelims· 5 October 2026

Fiscal federalism and disaster management: a GS3 case study on climate-induced agricultural distress.

Why in news

The Karnataka government submitted memorandums to the Centre seeking ₹7,500 crore in relief following drought losses estimated at ₹46,000 crore.

Background

Inter-Ministerial Central Teams visited drought-hit districts in Karnataka including Yadgir, Raichur, and Mysuru to assess losses. The state submitted two memorandums seeking financial relief from the Central Government.

Facts for Prelims

BodyInter-Ministerial Central Teams: Central government bodies tasked with assessing disaster losses and relief requirements.
FactEstimated drought losses in Karnataka: ₹46,000 crore.
FactRelief amount sought by Karnataka: ₹7,500 crore.
PlaceDrought-hit districts in Karnataka: Yadgir, Raichur, Gerdada, Arakere, Saligrama, Mysuru, Hassan, and Davanagere.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the drought assessment in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

The estimated drought losses in the state reached ₹30,000 crore.
Inter-Ministerial Central Teams are responsible for assessing disaster losses in states.
The Karnataka government sought ₹10,000 crore in relief from the Centre.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The estimated losses reached ₹46,000 crore. Statement 3 is incorrect: The state sought ₹7,500 crore in relief.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the fiscal and administrative challenges in providing timely disaster relief to drought-affected agrarian regions in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Fiscal federalism: Balancing state-specific disaster relief demands with Central budgetary allocations
Assessment bottleneck: Delays in damage quantification by Inter-Ministerial Central Teams affecting relief speed

Keywords: Fiscal Federalism · Disaster Management · Agrarian Distress · Relief Mechanism

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