CM Shivakumar seeks Rs 22,400 crore drought relief, raises sugarcane farmers’ concerns with PM Modi

Published 13 Nov 2026, 15:08 IST

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Revanth Reddy is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Nov 15 to request adequate financial assistance and Centre support for drought‑affected areas, aiming to mitigate hardship faced by farmers. Karnataka’s chief minister, DK Shivakumar, is also using the meeting to present the state’s demands, which include metro funding and drought‑relief assistance.

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BENGALURU: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite the release of Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief sought by Karnataka, citing extensive crop losses across the state, and raised the demands of sugarcane farmers for better prices and a fair share…

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The Hans India 13 Nov 2026, 02:40 IST

Declare Khammam’s Tallada a drought-hit mandal: BJP

Ponguleti Sudhakar demands Rs 50,000 per acre compensation for farmers

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. Current article 13 Nov 2026, 15:08 IST

CM Shivakumar seeks Rs 22,400 crore drought relief, raises sugarcane farmers’ concerns with PM Modi

BENGALURU: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite the release of Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief sought by Karnataka, citing extensive crop losses across the state, and raised the demands of sugarcane farmers for better prices and a fair share…

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 13 Nov 2026, 17:07 IST

From Metro funding to drought relief: CM DK Shivakumar places K'taka's demands before PM Modi

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 13 Nov 2026, 17:22 IST

Revanth Reddy to Meet Modi on Nov 15 to Seek Drought-relief Assistance

The CM will seek adequate financial assistance and the Centre's support to address the situation, mitigate the hardship faced by farmers and provide relief to drought-affected areas

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