Karnataka Govt's Drought Relief: Minister Details Farmer Compensation and DBT Payout Plan

This special report details the Karnataka government's drought relief measures for farmers. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda outlines the compensation structure, including payments from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and additional aid from the state government, mentioning a figure of ₹1330 crores. The report covers the process for fund disbursement to affected farmers across various districts. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that the relief amount 'will be transferred through DBT to proper accounts, just by pressing a button this money would be transferred'. The discussion also touches on the different compensation amounts for dry land versus multi-crop land, the total estimated property damage of around ₹3455 crores, and the state's request for central assistance. The mechanism for payment is specified as the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) to ensure direct transfer to farmers' accounts.