Bengaluru, Nov. 5 -- The Karnataka government has announced an additional Rs 2,500 in drought compensation for farmers, doubling the previously announced interim assistance to Rs 5,000 per beneficiary.

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the first phase of the relief distribution on Wednesday, November 4, while launching it at Vidhana Soudha. The first instalment of Rs 2,500 was initiated through DBT transfers to the bank accounts of farmers in Yadgir district.

Remaining Rs 2,500 to be credited after Diwali

The government has set aside Rs 1,250 crore for the first phase of the payment. The remaining Rs 2,500 will be credited after Diwali, taking the total assistance to Rs 5,000 for each eligible farmer.

Explaining the decision at ...