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Drought Causes Rs 420 Crore Agricultural Losses in Bagalkot District

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 18
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An inter-ministerial central drought study team visited Bagalkot district to review crop losses and drinking water scarcity. The team determined that deficient rainfall had affected 2,50,280 hectares of agricultural land. Total losses from agriculture and horticulture were estimated at Rs 420 crore.

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The drought has resulted in massive financial losses for farmers in Bagalkot. Farmers demanded compensation of Rs 1 lakh per acre, citing high debt incurred while growing crops.

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Who's involved

  • Vijayanand KashappanavarDistrict minister addressing the drought situation in Bagalkot.
  • BagalkotDistrict facing widespread drought, crop failure, and water scarcity.
  • PatnaLocation where the director of the Rice Development Directorate is based.
  • Partha PalUnder secretary who was part of the inter-ministerial drought study team.

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  1. The Bagalkot minister addresses the Bhima River water shortage, with a proposal presented in Bengaluru.1 source
  2. District Minister addresses drought situation in Bagalkot, with under secretary based in Patna.1 source

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