Karnataka facing worst drought in 40 years, says?minister

March 24, 2016

Bengaluru, Mar 24: Karnataka is currently facing worst drought in the last 40 years, according to Revenue Minister V Srinivas Prasad.

Replying to charges against the government that it had failed to take measures to mitigate sufferings of the people, the minister said top-most priority had been given to drinking water supply in the wake of severe drought. “Not a single village has shortage of drinking water,” he claimed.

He said that water was being supplied through tankers to 385 villages in the State and there was shortage of funds for providing water. A sum of Rs 214 crore had been released for ensuring water and fodder supply. Every DC has a minimum of Rs 2 crore at his or her disposal.

Prasad said that the State had faced six natural calamities after the Congress came to power. The present drought has led to a loss of Rs 15,636 crore. The Centre should have sanctioned its share of Rs 3,860 crore, but parted with only Rs 1,540 towards input subsidy for agricultural activities. The money is being paid directly to 21 lakh farmers, he added.

With the northeast monsoon failing in 2015-16, 62 taluks have been declared drought-hit. This has led to a loss of Rs 6,733 crore. The Centre's share should be Rs 1,416.93 crore for which a memorandum has been submitted, the minister said.

Basavanagouda Patil Yatnal (Ind) said, “While south Karnataka districts are getting funds, the north has been neglected. Problems being faced by Vijayapura is no different from that of Kolar, which is facing huge water shortage.”

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We the man do many mistakes & wrong so now the exam of god what his people are doing he is watching now)NOW THE ONE WAY ONLY IS PRAYING

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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