Karnataka Demands ₹22,400 Cr Drought Relief from Centre, Calls for Early Release

The Karnataka government has formally approached the central government seeking ₹22,400 crore in drought relief funds. The request comes as the state grapples with prolonged water shortages that have hit agriculture and rural livelihoods. Officials say the funds would help compensate farmers for crop losses and fund irrigation projects. Karnataka is urging the Centre to expedite the disbursement to mitigate the economic impact on the state's agrarian communities.