Karnataka Drought Relief

On 22nd April 2024, Attorney General R. Venkataramani informed Supreme Court that the Union government needs a week for talks on drought relief for Karnataka.

Union government requests one-week extension till April 29 for discussions on Karnataka drought relief.
Election Commission of India also to be involved, says Attorney General Venkataramani.
Supreme Court urges amicable resolution between State and Centre; Senior advocate Kapil Sibal agrees to wait.
The state government in Karnataka filed petition against Union government for denying financial assistance for drought management.
Karnataka seeks Supreme Court's intervention under Article 32, citing fundamental rights; 223 out of 236 taluks declared drought-affected.
IMCT assessed drought situation, recommending assistance, but Union government yet to decide on NDRF funds.