Shivakumar also highlighted the Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court seeking drought relief funds for the state.
DK Shivakumar during a meeting. (X)
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to the EC to direct the Centre to release ₹4,663 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund to the state to tackle severe drought. He also appealed for the release of an additional support fund of ₹18,171 crore, pointing out that 224 out of 236 taluks are reeling under drought.