Disaster ManagementGS-IGS-IIIGS-II· 1 min read
Drought Crisis in Karnataka and Central Assistance
Why in news?
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appealed to the Prime Minister and Home Minister for central assistance to Karnataka, which is facing a severe drought, potentially the worst in 150 years.
Key points
- Karnataka is experiencing a severe drought, impacting farmers.
- Request for input subsidy calculation based on updated Bhoomi land records.
- Need for enhanced support for drinking water security and substitute power due to low reservoir levels.
- Specific focus on small and marginal farmers and the dry Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
Background & context
Droughts are recurring natural disasters that significantly impact agriculture, economy, and livelihood, especially in rain-fed regions. Central assistance is crucial for states facing such calamities.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Karnataka could be facing its worst drought in 150 years.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper I: Geography (Natural resources, disasters); GS Paper III: Disaster Management (Droughts, Mitigation and Adaptation); GS Paper II: Polity (Centre-State relations)