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The chief minister of Belagavi, Siddaramaiah, announced the formation of a new panel chaired by an economist to study the backward taluks in North Karnataka. The committee aims to address the demand for additional funds for the socio-economic backward taluks in the region. This initiative is reminiscent of the DM Nanjudappa Committee set up in 2000 by the SM Krishna government. The government will allocate Rs 3,000 crore annually until the committee submits its report in six months.

Shekhawat’s response came after Siddaramaiah’s statement on Saturday alleging that the Narendra Modi-led government had not adequately addressed Karnataka’s water-related issues | Latest News India

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah raised his concern over the apathy demonstrated by centre in addressing the interstate river water-sharing disputes

Continuing his attack on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised his concern over the apathy demonstrated by BJP MPs and the central government in addressing the crucial interstate river ...

Siddaramaiah said that the crop damage due to drought in the state is to the tune of Rs 30,000 cr and as per the NDRF guidelines.