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- Karnataka RDPR Minister B. Eshwar Khandre criticized the BJP's planned drought study tour, calling it 'crocodile tears' and urging the party instead to pressure the Centre for pending relief funds and Mahadayi project clearances.
- He said the State has adequate funds for drought-related employment, with ₹1,200 crore from the State and ₹1,700 crore from the Centre released for the VB-GRAM G scheme's first quarter.
- Officials have been told to provide jobs locally to workers under the scheme.
What to watch next
- Whether BJP goes ahead with its drought study tour or shifts focus to seeking central funds
- Centre's response to Karnataka's demand for drought relief funds and Mahadayi clearance
- Implementation of VB-GRAM G employment targets of five lakh human days a day
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