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- Karnataka has generated over 1.56 crore person-days of work through the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission to support citizens during a severe drought.
- The state government has allocated ₹2,900 crore for this scheme with contributions from both the Union and state governments.
- Political opposition members have criticized the government for its perceived lack of preparation and prioritizing real estate over farmers.
- The state is urged to establish a dedicated expert committee to handle climate-related risks like drought.
What to watch next
- Government progress in addressing fund release delays for the VB-G RAM G scheme
- Potential formation of a climate-related expert advisory committee in Karnataka
- Continued legislative debate on state drought preparedness
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V. Sunil Kumar
BJP member
2 quotes · 1 outlet
“Farmers were facing mounting debt, crop losses and other difficulties, while people in rural areas were being forced to migrate in search of employment. But the government has failed to make adequate preparations to deal with the drought”
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…the scheme. Priority to real estate During the discussion, Mr. Kumar alleged that the D.K. Shivakumar-led Karnataka government had given greater priority to the real estate sector than farmers. Mr. Kumar said, “ Farmers were facing mounting debt, crop losses and other difficulties, while people in rural areas were being forced to migrate in search of employment. But the government has failed to make adequate preparations to deal with the drought ”. Mr. Kumar questioned the government’s preparedness despite forecasts of poor rainfall being available in advance. He also criticised the government for celebrating its first 100 days while several parts of the State…
“El Niño-related forecasts was issued in April this year, but the government was focused on political developments in New Delhi, while neighbouring Tamil Nadu had already taken steps to constitute such a committee and was working on the ground to address drought-related issues”
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…a specialised Expert Advisory Committee on El Niño under the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency (TNDRRA) to monitor and prepare for climate-related risks, including potential drought stress and water scarcity. “ El Niño-related forecasts was issued in April this year, but the government was focused on political developments in New Delhi, while neighbouring Tamil Nadu had already taken steps to constitute such a committee and was working on the ground to address drought-related issues ,” Mr. Kumar said. Published - September 24, 2026 07:05 pm IST…
Eshwar Khandre
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister
1 quote · 1 outlet
“Karnataka has generated 1.56 crore person-days of employment under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme”
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Karnataka has generated 1.56 crore person-days of employment under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme , as the State faces a severe drought situation, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister Eshwar Khandre told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Responding during a special discussion on drought, BJP…
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