On September 24, 2026, the Karnataka government announced a one-time relief of ₹2,500 to approximately 50 lakh farmers affected by drought, along with a 12-month moratorium on loan repayments. The relief package, estimated to cost ₹12,500 crore, covers 177 drought-affected taluks, with 50 more under review. The announcement came amid a walkout by 12 opposition legislators in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
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Key Facts
•One-time relief of ₹2,500 announced for about 50 lakh farmers in Karnataka
•12-month moratorium on loan repayments for affected farmers
•Relief package estimated to cost ₹12,500 crore
•177 drought-affected taluks covered, with 50 more under review
•Estimated drought losses in Karnataka put at ₹4 lakh crore
•12 opposition legislators walked out of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly during the announcement